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Katie Keane

Manager of Health Promotions  

Katie Keane (she/they) is the Manager of Health Promotions for the Pennsylvania Alliance to Control Tobacco. Katie has a Master’s in Social Work and a passion for youth development and wellness. Her strengths lie in building relationships and helping people reach their goals. She is experienced in creating positive learning environments, mentoring young people, and advocating for social justice. Katie’s goal is to create lasting change by inspiring others to be their best selves. When not at work you can find Katie creating art or enjoying nature.

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TRU Ambassador applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open! 

TRU offers awesome opportunities to learn leadership and advocacy skills to make our students well-equipped to handle the lies of Big Tobacco companies and to educate lawmakers on the importance of tobacco control laws! These opportunities include:

TRU Youth Ambassadors are passionate about tobacco prevention, advocacy, and leadership. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Requirements:
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    • Stay active in the program all year!
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    • Make a real difference!

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