Julie Chobdee Wins American Public Health Association’s College-Based Leadership Award
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In recognition of her efforts to help eliminate on-campus tobacco use across the University of
The award recognizes individuals for outstanding effort in a college-based campaign to reduce alcohol, tobacco or other drug use among college-age students. Chobdee will receive the award at the organization's annual meeting in
"It's truly an honor to receive this award and to be recognized for my work leading the UC Smoke/Tobacco-Free efforts," Chobdee said. "I'm very excited and proud to be part of this public health endeavor and know this has, and will continue to, make a huge impact on the health and safety of our entire UC community."
Chobdee was a member of the systemwide team of wellness experts that drafted the white paper that convinced then-UC President
"There's no doubt that in 2014, all UC campuses would have gone 100% smoke/tobacco-free per the mandate from UCOP," wrote
At UCR, Chobdee co-chaired the Smoke/Tobacco-Free Policy Implementation Committee with Professor of Bioengineering Victor G.J. Rodgers.
"She has understood and continues to recognize that this is not just about implementing a policy," Willette said. "She knew from the onset that this change in culture would be one that affected other cultures, as well. She has worked and continues to proceeds with a mindset that encourages each and every individual to play a role in making UC smoke-/tobacco-free."
Chobdee expressed thanks to the many people who assisted in making the program a reality, both at the system level and at UCR.
"It was a huge task but I had the pleasure of working alongside an amazing people on the task force and implementation committee, as well as experts in tobacco control, safety and risk management, and health and wellness," she said.
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