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Founded in 1997, Tobacco Free Michigan is a coalition that works to prevent and reduce tobacco use and its harmful effects in all Michigan communities.
Our Vision:
We envision a time when everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life free of addiction to nicotine.
Our Mission:
Tobacco Free Michigan is a coalition that works to prevent and reduce tobacco use and its harmful effects in all Michigan communities through education, networking, advocacy and dissemination of research data, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations heavily targeted by the tobacco industry.
Our Leadership:
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Tobacco Free Michigan is governed by a dedicated and diverse volunteer Board of Directors. Its daily, lifesaving mission is guided by the management of an experienced team.
Board of Directors:
Libby Stern, Chair - Spectrum Health
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Cyndi Powers, Vice Chair - Health Project
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Missy Gallegos, Secretary - Public Health Muskegon County
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Ken Fletcher, Treasurer - American Lung Association
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E. Sue Franklin - South Eastern Michigan Indians
Amanda Holm - Henry Ford Health System
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Chris Franklin - American Indian Veterans of Michigan
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Lena Matthias- University of Michigan
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Rachael Muex - Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Carolyn Quiney- Kent County Health Department
Andrew Scheppers- American Cancer Society
Stephanie VanDerKooi - Lakeshore Regional Entity
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