The current SmokeLess National Advisory Committee (NAC), is a broad-based,
diverse group of 12 content experts who advise the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
on all aspects of the program. Appointed by the Foundation, the NAC makes
its reports to the Foundation. Selection of NAC members is made with the
understanding that conflicts of interest must be avoided.
The NAC’s activities are coordinated by the NPO. The NAC is available
to assist the NPO in:
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developing grantee selection criteria;
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reviewing and rating grant applications;
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making site visits to applicants
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making final funding recommendations to the Foundation;
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participating in the program’s Annual Meeting, if appropriate;
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serving as advisors to the NPO;
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providing technical assistance to sites when requested; and
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assisting with dissemination of program activities and results.
National Advisory Committee members are listed below:
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David Bourne, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Preventive Health Services
State of Arkansas Department of Health
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Cyndi Lewis
Western Regional Advocacy Representative
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
LaConner, Washington
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Antonio P. Najera, MA
(Retired)
Sacramento, California
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Makani N. Themba-Nixon
Consultant
Columbia, Maryland
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Cassandra Welch
Director
Field Advocacy
American Lung Association
Washington, DC
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Seth Winick
Managing Director
National Advocacy Field Operations
American Cancer Society
Washington, DC
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Jerelyn H. Jordan
Project Officer
Office on Smoking and Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
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Adin C. Miller, MPA
Director of Grants
American Legacy Foundation
Washington, DC
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Robin Shimizu
Assistant Chief
Department of Health Services
Tobacco Control Section
Sacramento, California
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Bob Vollinger, MSPH
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and
Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
Rockville, Maryland
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Helen Wetherbee, JD, MPH
ACS-Consultec
Jackson, Mississippi
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Joon-Ho Yu
Program Manager
Community Health Division
Asian and Pacific Islander American
Health Forum
San Francisco, Calfiornia
