Circle of Friends

Tobacco-Free Kids & Global Health Advocacy Incubator Alumni Network

Welcome!

This year we celebrate 25 years of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids lifesaving impact in the U.S and around the world!

The impact of Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) is enormous! So too is the impressive network of dedicated colleagues, allies, and advocates who have and continue to make the progress happen. Together, we have saved lives and redefined the potential of public health activism.

For all these reasons, we are thrilled to launch our Circle of Friends: Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI Alumni Network. Our Circle of Friends is a way for current and former staff, youth advocates, board members, and key allies to connect with each other to share information, opportunities, and ideas. It is also a streamlined way to stay plugged in to the work of Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI, and to receive exclusive invitations to events and networking opportunities.

So please, learn a bit more about our Circle of Friends below and join!

On behalf of Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI, thank you to all our alumni for your truly incredible achievements – in tobacco control, public health, and beyond! We know that we can count on you to lead us to a healthier, more equitable future for everyone.

Beverly J. May
Board Member, 2019-Present
Vice President, Development, 2017-2018
Western Regional Advocacy Director, 1998-2017

Shannon Riggs
2001 National Youth Advocate of the Year
Senior Partner, Finn Partners

Gustavo Torrez
Director of Youth Advocacy
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Circle of Friends Alumni Membership Benefits

As a member of Circle of Friends, you’ll be invited to exclusive events on and offline, while gaining access to a rolodex of fellow alumni to develop and foster connections and engagement. You will also receive tailored communications designed to keep alumni informed on current initiatives and, should you choose, can guide, develop, and support alumni activities. Members are also invited to serve as ambassadors and may be asked to serve as spokespeople for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Networking

You’ll be provided with opportunities to connect with fellow alumni via an unlisted, invitation only LinkedIn group to support career networking and alumni connectivity. Participation will allow you to directly contact other group members and expand your professional circle.

Knowledge Sharing

With information hitting us from every angle at every hour, it’s almost impossible to keep up. As part of our LinkedIn Group, you’ll receive curated updates on the most essential Tobacco-Free Kids news from the U.S. and around the world. You can stay up to date on tobacco topics, legislative fights, special events, and timely developments.

Advocacy

We’ll share opportunities for you to actively engage in local advocacy campaigns. We’ll also provide you with information on upcoming Tobacco-Free Kids & GHAI events, such as our annual Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action (formerly Kick Butts Day), World No Tobacco Day, World Health Day and other activities to keep you connected to the movement.

Annual Meet-up

You’ll have an exclusive invitation to join us at our annual Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, DC at a discounted rate for alumni, access to the VIP reception, as well as sponsorship opportunities for your organization or firm. And there’s always the inevitable post-event networking.

Alumni Photo Album

You’ll have access to our Circle of Friends Photo Album on Flickr. You can submit pictures of your Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI memories, which we’ll feature at the Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in May.



FAQs

Am I eligible to join?

Our Circle of Friends is open to all current and former staff of Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI, Youth Advocates of the Year, Youth Ambassadors, allies, and Board members. If you fall into one of these groups, we invite you to sign up now!

Is there a cost to joining?

No, the benefits of the Circle of Friends are offered free of charge to current and former Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI staff, Youth Ambassadors, Youth Advocates of the Year, allies, and Board Members. Contributing to the cause is always appreciated but not mandatory to join. If you would like to support the mission, there are 3 ways you can give:

Why should I sign up?

Signing up will give you access to numerous benefits, listed above, to help you advance along your professional path. By being part of this powerful group of changemakers, you have the chance to meet new colleagues, learn of exciting advocacy opportunities near you, and may even make a few new friends and professional connections along the way.

How else can I stay up to date on Tobacco-Free Kids’ and GHAI’s work?

If you haven’t already, sign up for Tobacco-Free Kids and GHAI’s email lists. And be sure to follow us on social media for real-time updates!

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