Steering Committee
The project Steering Committee is responsible for managing this initiative. Its membership includes (2017-2018):
Name |
Title |
Organization |
Savanna Cox |
President |
B.E.A.K. |
Charlie Bryan |
Community Health Planner |
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department |
Derek Reed |
Assistant Professor |
Applied Behavioral Sciences |
Gideon Naudé |
Graduate Student |
Applied Behavioral Sciences |
Heidi Garcia |
Program Director |
KU Health Education Resource Office |
Kim Richter |
Professor |
KUMC Cancer Center/Preventive Medicine & Public Health |
Miranda Kolenda |
Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness |
KU Recreation Services |
Monica Marcolino |
Benefits Manager |
KU Human Resources |
Ola Faucher |
Director |
KU Human Resources |
Patty Quinlan | Registered Nurse | Watkins Health Services |
Claire Byers | Vice President | B.E.A.K. |
The Steering Committee supports the initiative by:
• determining how a tobacco-free KU environment may be best achieved;
• communicating project progress;
• developing and advocating for a tobacco-free policy;
• developing and implementing educational programs and events;
• facilitating collaboration with KU, local, and state community contacts;
• identifying and managing supporting resources as appropriate;
• recommending supporting changes to key administrative contacts;
• and serving as cultural change agents.