Strong public health leadership is key to reducing tobacco use and improving health outcomes across Florida. 

Bringing her expertise to this effort, Karen Geletko, MPH, CTTS, has been appointed by Dean Alma Littles to represent the FSU College of Medicine on the Florida Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council.

The 23-member council advises the State Surgeon General and Tobacco Free Florida on public health strategies, evidence-based tobacco cessation initiatives, and resource allocation across the state.

Geletko brings FSU’s expertise in medical education, tobacco treatment, and behavioral health research to statewide efforts to reduce tobacco use and improve health outcomes.