Carol McGruder is a seasoned veteran of California’s tobacco prevention experience. Carol is a senior project director, activist, researcher, and writer.  She has worked in tobacco prevention since 1994.

Dr. Pamela Valera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health and serves as the Ph.D. Director at the School of Public Health, Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey.

Ms. Ullstrup has over twenty-five years of experience in substance use and mental health treatment for women.  She has been on the Meta House staff since 1995 and was a recipient of their services in 1994.  Over her career at Meta House, she has held many different positions within their full continuum of care.

Kerry Cork serves as Managing Legal Editor and Lead Senior Staff Attorney at the