“Business or Exploitation?” Exposure of the tobacco industry’s exploitation of individuals with mental health conditions co-hosted with the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control, and the Truth Initiative

Dr. Prochaska is a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, researcher, and expert in the treatment of tobacco dependence. She is a past president of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT).

Margaret Jaco Manecke, MSSW is a behavioral health professional who currently serves as Project Manager, Practice Improvement at the National Council for Behavioral Health. In this role, Margaret provides project management and other direct support to multiple practice improvement and leadership programs, including CDC-funded initiatives and the National Council’s public health portfolio. Ms. Manecke provides project direction and writing support for other federal and state grant proposals, and serves as the Project Manager for the CDC-funded National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control. Also at the National Council, Margaret previously served on the Mental Health First Aid team, providing critical support for the National Council’s premier mental health public education program. Prior to joining the National Council, Margaret served in various positions for behavioral health and advocacy organizations, including extensive work in the realms of affordable and public housing, Medicaid, and public policy analysis.

As a Senior Brand Marketing Associate at Truth Initiative, Ashley supports the strategic planning and execution of truth®, the national youth tobacco prevention campaign. Over the past five years at Truth Initiative, she’s worked on multiple facets of the campaign including TV and digital extensions, partner integrations, and social activations. When she’s not working to create the first tobacco-free generation, Ashley can be found running around DC. She received a bachelor’s degree in film and media arts with a minor in business administration from American University.