As a Program Manager at MD Anderson Cancer Center, I lead the EndTobacco initiative, a comprehensive and innovative approach to prevent the burden of tobacco-related cancers in Texas. I have over 5 years of experience in public health, with a focus on opioid and tobacco prevention and control.

I have a Master of Science in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Texas State University. I have developed and implemented effective health communication and promotion campaigns, using social media, public speaking, and advertising skills. I have also provided technical assistance, oversight, and evaluation to partner organizations that receive funding for public health initiatives. I am passionate about finding creative ways to improve our health communication and promotion efforts, and to address the rapidly changing public health landscape in America. My goal is to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Program Manager – The Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative was founded by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of Texas System in 2015. The national initiative grew out of foundational work in Texas as the initiative’s first state site. The primary aim of the initiative is to address tobacco use across colleges and universities and more effectively contribute to actions that create a tobacco-free culture.

Generalist – Texas Targeted Opioid Response (TTOR) is a public health initiative operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) through federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

TTOR projects take on the opioid crisis by expanding access to prevention, early intervention, and treatment, along with providing long term recovery support to Texans with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Youth Tobacco Prevention & Special Populations Coordinator – The DSHS Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB) is determined to reduce the toll of tobacco on the health, safety, and well-being of Texans.

College Tobacco Prevention Coordinator – Peers Against Tobacco: a peer-led initiative to eradicate tobacco use on college campuses across Texas.

Student Worker, Youth Tobacco Prevention – Say What! (Students, Adults and Youth Working Hard Against Tobacco!): was created by Texas youth to connect everyone working towards reducing tobacco use throughout the Lone Star State.