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    Join Our Team

    At Truth Initiative, our programs make a difference that save lives and our people bring our programs to life. If you're searching for a fulfilling career and striving to make an impact in the world, whether you're an experienced leader in your field or at the start of your career, take a moment to review our open positions and consider joining our team.

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    Flavored Tobacco Policy Resources

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    The Breath of Freedom Movement

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    Kendric Dartis

    Dr. Kendric Dartis is the Vice President of Outreach and Engagement at Truth Initiative, America's largest nonprofit public health organizatio

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    What federal health agency cuts mean for tobacco control

    Last Updated: April 1, 2026

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    Michael Felberbaum

    Michael Felberbaum joins Truth Initiative as Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy and Media Affairs. 

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    Steve Oyer

    Steve Oyer is a seasoned executive with over 45 years of business and investment experience.

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    Flavored tobacco policy resource center

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    Cooling the Conversation: Discourse About Menthol and Flavored Tobacco Restrictions on TikTok

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    Clearly flavoured: rising popularity of ‘clear’ flavoured e-cigarettes and what online descriptions reveal

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    QUIT NICOTINE WITH EX PROGRAM

    Quitting nicotine isn't easy, but it can be done with the right support. EX Program, developed by Truth Initiative with Mayo Clinic, is a free digital cessation program that offers the proven tools, expert resources, and community support that can help people of all ages quit any tobacco or nicotine product.

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    Kathy Crosby

    Kathy Crosby is the CEO and President of Truth Initiative, the nation’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing youth