Annmarie Brady

Annmarie Brady

Health Promotion Specialist  Annmarie Brady is a Health Promotion Specialist who manages the recruitment and training for youth vaping prevention, education, and cessation programs. Her experience includes community outreach and engagement to increase awareness of public health issues and make healthy options accessible within diverse communities. She is especially passionate about supporting the health, well-being, […]

Katie Keane

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, […]

Julia McAfee

Julia McAfee

Health Promotion Specialist- TRU Coordinator  Julia McAfee is a Health Promotion Specialist who manages the TRU youth program. She earned her certificate as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing and has since utilized that expertise in her previous roles as a health educator and program coordinator in […]

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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:
    • Commit to a tobacco-free lifestyle
    • Join and lead monthly TRU calls
    • Organize and participate in TRU Storms and projects
    • Attend Day at the Capitol
    • Volunteer for social media, media interviews, & special projects
    • Stay active in the program all year!
  • Benefits:
    • Build leadership skills(great for your resume)
    • Access to cool gear
    • End-of-year scholarship opportunity
    • Contribute to a vital statewide tobacco control initiative
    • Make a real difference!

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