Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program Participant Bios 2014

Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program
Participant Bios
2014
Table of Contents
Armenia ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Bangladesh ........................................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Bhutan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Brazil........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Burkina Faso ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Cambodia ............................................................................................................................................................. 8-9
China .................................................................................................................................................................. 9-13
Fiji .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Gambia .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
India ................................................................................................................................................................. 14-20
Indonesia .......................................................................................................................................................... 20-26
Jordan.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Moldova ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Myanmar ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Pakistan ............................................................................................................................................................ 27-28
Philippines ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Russia ............................................................................................................................................................... 29-30
Sri Lanka ........................................................................................................................................................... 30-31
Sudan .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Turkey .............................................................................................................................................................. 31-32
Uganda .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Ukraine ............................................................................................................................................................. 32-33
Uruguay ............................................................................................................................................................ 33-34
USA ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Vietnam ............................................................................................................................................................ 34-36

Participant Bios
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NOTE: The bio sketches contained in this document were compiled based on bio sketches submitted by the
Leadership Program participants. This document is not intended for distribution beyond the 2014 Johns Hopkins
Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program.
Participant Bios Armenia
Rafayel Zakaryan; rafayel.zakaryan@minfin.am
I am Rafayel Zakaryan. I was born in 1986. In 2008 I have graduated from the Armenia State University of
Economics faculty of Macroeconomics. I am working at Ministry of Finance of Armenia, State Revenue Policy
and Administration Methodology Department: Tax policy Division as Leading Specialist. My responsibilities are
elaboration of fiscal policy and analyzing of its influence on the macroeconomic indicators, analyzing the state
budget revenues and estimating the impacts of tax reforms on budget revenues, participation on medium term
and long term budgeting processes, and analyzing of international taxation and methods of its regulations.
Participant Bios Bangladesh

Md. Azim-Ul-Ahsan; tamal_eng@yahoo.com
I have joined the Bangladesh Civil Service (Police) Cadre in 2008. I served as an Assistant Superintendent of
Police (ASP) in a Southern district of Bangladesh and also worked as an Instructor at Bangladesh Police
Academy. I served as Police Liaison Officer at Bangabhaban, the official residence and office of the President of
Bangladesh.
Now I am working as a Senior ASP at Narayanganj district. It is my responsibility to ensure enforcement of
different laws in Bangladesh including Tobacco Control Law. Now Im trying to sensitize the police force for
enforcing the law through community policing and also by mobile courts.
Sayyida Akhter; sayyidaakhter@gmail.com
Coordinator of UBINIG (Policy Research for Development Alternative), a policy and action research organization
in Bangladesh engaged in research, campaign and advocacy and action programmes in the field of social
development. Since 1990, has been actively involved in the national level womens movement and is an active
member of various international networks. Coordinator of Anti-Tobacco Womens Alliance (TABINAJ) and
Women and Biodiversity network active in over 48 districts. Coordinator of Community based biodiversity
management activity in 7 districts. Carried out research on health, environment, agriculture, social and women
rights issues.

Participant Bios
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Mahmuda Akther; mahmudass@yahoo.com

After completion of my masters degree from University of Dhaka, I have joined the Bangladesh Civil Service
(Administration) Cadre in 1988. Presently working as a joint secretary Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. In
my last 25 years of govt. service, I have served in different discipline of govt. sectors.
At the beginning as a member of Bangladesh Civil Service administration cadre. I have worked at sub-district
and district level administrative units as an Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate. I have also worked in
different Ministries and Divisions in different capacities .
I have attended training program/workshop/seminar in different countries and have visited Sweden,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, China and South Africa.
Md. Firoz Shah Alam; fsa9662@gmail.com
As Member (VAT) and Chief Coordinator of the Tobacco Tax Cell (TTC) of NBR, I have been monitoring VAT
collection on domestically produced goods and rendered services, special emphasis on Smoking and
Smokeless Tobacco Products (SSTP); coordinating activities like collection, compilation and analysis of
production, supply, VAT collection etc. information of SSTP and using the same in preparing simulations for
fixing taxable values and tax rates of SSTP as well as in formulating an effective Tobacco Tax Policy for
Bangladesh.
Participation in the Tobacco Control Leadership Program will be immensely helpful for me to discharge my
official responsibilities more efficiently.
Mohammad Al-Amin; maaminrafi@gmail.com
Mohammed Al-Amin, completed BSc & MSc and LLB, born in 1975. I joined Bangladesh Civil Service
(Administration) in 2005. Currently working as Law Officer and Magistrate of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) -4
Forces, Dhaka.
I am proud of being a non-smoker. I have been playing a vital role for eight years in anti-smoking and tobacco
control. I was Chairperson of smoking & tobacco control task force in Dohar, Dhaka. I convicted more than
hundreds of offender and removed many display boards of cigarette under the Smoking & Tobacco Products
Usage (Control) Act-2005. I participated many anti-smoking seminars & workshops.
Md. Abul Kalam Azad; azad69@gmail.com
Currently, I am working at The Daily Star, the leading English language daily in Bangladesh, as a senior reporter.
I started career after completion of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Journalism at the University
of Dhaka.

Participant Bios
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As a campus reporter I wrote on campus violence, how it hampered academic atmosphere and sorry state of
research. After becoming a full-time reporter, I started covering national politics, environmental issues and
natural disasters.
Nowadays I write more on civil bureaucracy and government policies. I also write stories regularly to control
growing tobacco production and sale of tobacco products in Bangladesh.
Md. Masum Billah Chowdhury; masumbchowdhury@yahoo.com
After completion of my honors and master degree from the department of Political studies & Public
administration of Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, I was starting my professional career
through a banking sector and finally I joined in NGO sector.
Recently I have completed a degree on law (2 years LLB). I have also done IELTS language courses in 2007.
From very earlier of my student life, I engaged with cultural organization for my own interest. Now I am
working with SHIMANTIK (A National Non-government Organization) for tobacco control program as my job
satisfaction.
Md. Motaherul Haque; mhaque@bangladesh-ccp.org
Md. Motaherul Haque has long experience in behavior change communication (BCC) strategic planning, BCC
program conceptualization, designing and implementation. He has expertise in making liaison with high level
officials and other stakeholders, including partnership building, that promotes program interventions. Also has
expertise in dealing with corporate affairs, including organizational management. Has a track record of playing
role in the IEC Technical Committee of the Health Ministry that facilitates clearance of BCC messages and
materials. Has been playing active role in implementing tobacco control initiatives in Bangladesh including
creating advocates among the high level policymakers, program managers and influential personalities.
Md. Nazrul Haque; nhaque@bangladesh-ccp.org
Dr. Nazrul Haque, a life-time non-smoker, is a Public Health Expertt (MPH) with specialty in Health
Communication & Promotion. Dr. Nazrul is currently working as the Team Leader of Bangladesh Tobacco
Control Program of JHBSPH-BCCP. He is also the General Secretary of Bangladesh Tobacco Control Research
Network. He worked for IGTC as the Focal Person in Tobacco Packaging Surveillance System in Bangladesh. Dr.
Nazrul attended the Certificate in Tobacco Control course offered by JHBSPH in 2011. He also volunteered to
World Lung Foundation in Bangladesh in launching three anti-smoking mass-media multi-channel hard-hitting
campaign and conducting a post campaign evaluation.

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Md. Mostafa Kamal; mostafa.kamal3487@gmail.com

As a member of Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) cadre I have to serve in different discipline of
government sectors since the joining in the service. At the very beginning of my service career I had to serve as
Magistrate, Assistant Commissioner (Land), Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Additional Deputy Commissioner in District
and Upazila level for quite a good period which led to gather knowledge on different social problems in socioeconomic aspects of the common people.
I attended the Intercountry Consultation on Tobacco and Trade WHO/SEARO 3-4 October, 2012. That
consultation meeting has enriched my knowledge on better management of human resource in health related
issue.
This program will help me a lot to be skilled in discharging my duties related to Tobacco Control Program.
Mohammad Mohiuddin; dmuddin@gmail.com
Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin is a government officer and holds a position as a Deputy Secretary in the
Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of
Bangladesh since 2009. He also delivering lectures in different Private Universities and Law Colleges on part
time basis.
He actively took part in drafting the Tobacco Control Legislation (Principal and Sub-ordinate). He worked as
legal expert in the Working Committee to Draft Tobacco Control Rules under Tobacco Control Law constituted
under the Ministry of Health. He also participated various Workshops on Tobacco Control.
Md. Abdul Moktader; muktadir.babu@yahoo.com
Md. Abdul Moktader comes from a respectable family in 1970. He was born and bred in Bangladesh. He did his
B.A. (Hons) M.A. in Public Administration from Dhaka University.
After completing his study, he joined in Bangladesh Civil Service as Assistant Commissioner in 2001. He served
in various capacities. He was Magistrate, Sub-District Executive Officer in various districts in Bangladesh. He
worked as Senior Assistant Secretary, and Private Secretary to the Minister of Disaster Management and Relief.
Now he has been working as Senior Assistant Secretary and Private Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Government of Bangladesh.
Gaous Pearee; wbbadmin@wbbtrust.org
Mrs. Gaous Pearee is working with Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust from July 2000. She is currently
holding position Director (Admin & Finance) from January 2012. Previously she worked as Manager (September
2006-December 2011) and Officer (July 2000-August 2006) for Admin and Finance.

Participant Bios
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She provided technical & managerial support to program team for organizing events, workshop & research,
especially tobacco control team.
She completed Masters on Political Science under National University and attended Diploma of Youth
Development (DYD) courses under Bangladesh Open University. She also attended numerous workshop and
trainings on tobacco control as participant, organizer and facilitator.
Eva Naznin; evanaznin@yahoo.com
I am a health economist by trained and have six years of experience in health economics and public health
area. I did my first degree in Economics followed by masters in Health Economics. My area of expertise includes
program implementing, monitoring and evaluation and human resource assessment. Currently, I am working in
Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids as a Program Manager. Here I am involved in maintaining liaison with the
grantees on a regular basis and providing them with technical support. I have the experience of working as a
consultant in various international organization like WHO, ICDDR,B and RTM.
Sharmeen Rahman; rahmansharmeen@yahoo.com
I am Sharmeen Rahman, aged 28 years. I am a B.S.S (Hons) and M.S.S in Economics. At Present I am working
with Dhaka Ahsania Mission as Program Officer with its Tobacco Control project support by Campaign for
Tobacco Free Kids. As a tobacco control activist I have gathered experience on organize advocacy meetings,
seminars, workshops etc with different stakeholders. Before this I was a senior teacher of an English medium
school named Magnolia International School in Dhaka. Beside my professional carrier I am cultural organizer as
well. I am the Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Children Theatre Federation.
Md. Abdur Rashid; drashidmanik@gmail.com
Now I am working in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College as Vice Principal and Professor of Physical Medical
since February 2009. Before that I worked as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor and Medical Officer in
different Medical Institute of Bangladesh. I am engaged in various social and professional organizations like
Bangladesh Medical Association, Association of Physician of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Association of Physical
Medical Medicine & Rehabilitation and United Forum against Tobacco etc. I was a Rotaractor for 12 years. I
visited & joint many National & International Scientific Seminar and Conference in home & abroad like- India,
Pakistan , Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Egypt, Jordan, China, Nepal etc.
Satya Brata Saha; sbs.bipul@gmail.com
Mr. Satya Brata Saha comes of a respectable family in 1962. He was born and brought up in Bangladesh. He
was graduated from the University of Dhaka and then did his Masters from The World University of
Bangaldesh.

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After completing his study he joined the Bangladesh Civil Service as Assistant Commissioner in 1988. He served
in various capacities such as Magistrate 1st class, Assistant commissioner, Upazila Nirbahi Officer in field
service. During his field service he participated in many campaign against tobacco use in Bangladesh. He also
worked as Senior Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary in Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance. He
worked as Director BCS Academy while he imparted training to the officers of civil service regarding tobacco
control policy and issues in Bangladesh. He performed the duty as the private secretary to the Minister,
Ministry of Land while he played significant role in formulating policies that discouraged to allocate land to the
tobacco producers in Bangladesh. Presently he is working as joint secretary and National Project Director of a
project of Ministry of Land.
Kazi Mustafa Sarwar; kmsarwar@gmail.com
Dr. Kazi Mustafa Sarwar joined Bangladesh Civil Service in 1988. He is a Medical graduate with vast experience
in dealing with TB and various tobacco related chest diseases. He passed MBBS in 1983 and received post
graduate diploma on tubercular and chest diseases (DTCD) from Dhaka university in 1986. He worked in district
chest clinic as junior consultant and dealt with tobacco related chest diseases and tuberculosis. He was
Assistant Professor of National institute of the diseases of the chest & hospital (NIDCH), Dhaka, where he
managed numerous tobacco related COPD patients and delivered lectures on the topic of health hazard of
smoking to the students. He joined as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of health & family welfare in 2009. Now,
he has been working as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & family welfare and responsible for hospital
management activities as well as formulating health policy.
Shahnaz Sharmeen; sharmeen_73@yahoo.com
My name is Shahnaz Sharmeen. I am working as Senior Reporter in ABC Radio, one of the leading FM Radios in
Bangladesh since June 2008. I have completed my Master Degree in Social Welfare from the Department of
Social Welfare, University of Dhaka. I have attended one year Salma Sobhan Fellowship for Women in
Journalism. I am an active member of Anti Tobacco Media Alliance, (ATMA) in Bangladesh. I have been
awarded for my reporting in Anti Tobacco and Anti Drug issues several times. I am fluent in English both in
writing and speaking.
Arif Sikder; sikder@ecbangladesh.org
Arif Sikder is the Executive Director of EC Bangladesh. He offers more than a decade of accomplishment laden
experience as a Development and Behavior Change Specialist in the field of rural development, tobacco control
and HIV/AIDS program. He has managed large-scale of development initiatives, focusing on poverty alleviation,
advocacy campaign for TAPS Ban in the field of Tobacco control with Bloomberg Philanthropies as well as
CTFK; ensure quality education for children with Room to Read, USA and Community Radio for social
transformation with Embassy of Japan etc. Arif Sikder completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) from
Darul Ihsan University, Bangladesh.
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Participant Bios Bhutan

Tshering Gyeltshen; tshering_gyel@health.gov.bt
I am Tshering Gyeltshen currently working as Communication Officer in Health Promotion Division. I completed
my Masters degree in the field of communications. I have been working in the Ministry of Health for the last
ten years in various capacities in health communication planning and implementing at national and community
level with an additional expert in training on Interpersonal Communication to Community Health workers
across the country. Besides I handled number of projects funded by UNFPA, world Bank, Global Fund and
World Health Organization over the years. I speak and write in English.
Participant Bios Brazil

Ana Paula Teixeira; ateixeira2010@yahoo.com.br
I started my experience in public health in 2009, as public servant of the ministry of health. Primarily working in
the strategic planning area and currently in the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for
Implementation of the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control.
In planning area, I started the controls for cost management implementation, developing reports for internal
controls and for the managers, budget built, and management of public health projects.
In Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Implementation of the Framework Convention for
Tobacco Control Im developing capacity on tobacco control policy.
Participant Bios Burkina Faso

Habasso Traore; htraore@uemoa.int
No bio available.
Participant Bios Cambodia

Sin Sovann; sovann@nchp.gov.kh
Dr. Sin Sovann is a public health expert, which I have extensive experiences drawn, over 16 years, in program
coordination, management, advocacy, policy and strategic plan development training, health behaviour change
communications, proposal writing, social marketing, community participation, and social mobilization, social
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health research and quality control through monitoring, supervision and evaluation of the Health
Promotion/Behaviour Change Communication activities in Cambodia.
He has held influential position in several communication programs of the National Center for Health
Promotion, and of consultancy programs of various NGOs, and work in partnership with many government
departments, UNICEF, WHO, GIZ, EC, and NGOs.
Participants Bios China

Ning Ji; jiningbeijing@126.com
Dr. Ji Ning is a research assistant from the Department of NCD Intergrated Prevention and Control, National
Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention (hereafter abbreviated as NCNCD)
of China CDC. She is mainly engaged in research on reproductive health and tobacco control. Under the
leadership of China CDC, NCNCD serves as a national professional institution and also as a national technical
instruction center for NCD and injury prevention and control.
Deliang Lyu; 328358763@qq.com
Deliang Lyu has worked as a public health physician in Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen,
Gangdong Province, China since August 2009. He has been mainly involved in the project of Promoting a
Smokefree Environment in Shenzhen since August 2011. He was mainly involved in the prevention and control
of tuberculosis between August 2009 and August 2011. He received his Masters Degree of Epidemiology and
Health Statistics from Peking University, Beijing, China in 2009. He received a Bachelors Degree of Preventive
medicine from Hebei United University, Tangshan, Hebei Province, China in 2006 .
Ling Ma; lingma@caixin.com
Aiming to improve professional journalism in China, I worked with my team to provide advanced training
programs for Chinese reporters in diversified areas, including reporting on finance, sustainable development,
public health (tobacco-control & transmitted disease), and etc. We Launched 20 scholarship /trainings
/workshops to, trained over 400 editors and reporters (including over 80 chief editors and above) from nearly
100 media outlets across 20 provinces of China. Professional journalism is nourished and grows clearer among
our trainees through all the sessions. Regular contact with the alumnus via newsletter, online community and
events also contributed to long term connection.
Zhao Na; zhaona@catcprc.org.cn
My name is Zhao Na. I graduated from college of public health, Zhengzhou University on June 2009 and
obtained Master of Nutrition and Food Hygiene.
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I started to work in Chinese Association on Tobacco Control after graduating. My major duties include:
collecting questionnaires and analyzing the data; developing project implementation plan. Also my daily work
includes increasing public support for achieving the organizations campaigning objectives and monitoring
tobacco industry and collecting information.
Enchun Pan; hypec@163.com
I am Pan Enchun from China, a public health practitioners. As a the Director of Department of
Noncommunicable Chronic Disease control in Huai`an Center for Disease Control and Prevention. I am
responsible for tobacco control in Huai`an, including smoke-free public places and workplaces, mass media
communication, tobacco epidemic surveillance, and advocates of tobacco control legislation in public places.
I have organized mass media communication via posters in communities and LEDs in medical services using
anti-tobacco posters and advertisements provided by Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and
Prevention. In addition, I provide professional information to local newspapers and television regularly. A pity is
that I was failing to air anti-tobacco advertisements on television due to shortage of budget.
I was one of the drafters of the Huaian Smoking Control Ordinance which has been enacted by the local
government in 2011. As the Jiangsu Provincial Regulation on tobacco control has been enacted in 2014, I have
been organizing activities for policy promotion and participating surveillance on policy evaluation.
Shi Qi; shiqi@nhfpc.gov.cn
Ms. Shi Qi currently serves as the Director of the Office on Health Promotion in the Department of
Communication, National Health and Family Planning Commission, China. She is tasked with developing
national policies on health promotion and education, tobacco control, health science communication,
coordinating the implementation of the WHO FCTC in the Commission, and facilitating FCTC implementation
among other government sectors. Prior to this position, she served as the Director of Office of Health
Promotion and Education, Chief of ART Management Working Group, and Chief of the General Administration
Office and project officer of Office of Womens Health in the Department of Maternal and Child Health and
Community Health since 1997. She was involved in developing policies on Chinas health system reform,
particularly policies on promoting equitable access to basic public health services.
Ms. Shi Qi obtained a PhD in Demography and Economics in China Peoples University; a Master of Public
Health in the University of New South Wales of Australian; and a Bachelor of Law in China Youth University of
Political Science.
Dai ShiDeng; daishideng@21cn.com
Dai Shideng began in 1987 by learning theory and practice of maternal and child health care professional
knowledge, covering the protection from exposure to tobacco smoke. He worked at Maternal and Child Health
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Hospital of Zhuhai City from 1993 to 1998, carrying out work on preschool children health, to protect kids from
the serious health risk caused by exposure to tobacco smoke. He worked at Zhuhai Municipal Health Bureau in
Supervision Department from 1994 to 2001, where he was mainly in charge of the promotion of the
propaganda and education work and law popularization works as well, including the publicity and
implementation of tobacco control laws and regulations. From 2001 to 2008, He worked in Supervision
Department to organize the public health supervision work, to execute and specific implement the relevant
regulations and policies of non-smoking ban. He worked in Medical politics branch of Zhuhai Municipal Health
Bureau from 2008 to 2012, totally to be in charge of investigation and research of the smoking-related illnesses
clinical pathways. He is currently responsible for the whole city Tobacco-Control work.
Jiani Sun; sunjia@wpro.who.int
Ms. Jiani Sun joined World Health Organization (WHO) China Country Office as a National Professional Officer
of Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) in November 2013. She is mainly in charge of government and organization
liaison and programme management to implement TFI projects and policies in China. Before joining WHO, Jiani
had over two years health policy research experience in leading global organizations as R&D-based
Pharmaceutical Association Committee and the Boston Consulting Group, and one year behavior change
research experience at Duke Global Health Institute. Ms. Sun received her M.Sc in Global Health from Duke
University in 2011 and B.Sc in Pharmaceutics from China Pharmaceutical University in 2009.
Zhuo Wang; wangzhuo521@126.com
My name is Wang Zhuo. I come from Tianjin where is a coastal city in the northeast of China. Im graduated
from Tianjin medical university in 2007 with post graduate degree and then participate in work. Im working in
the Institute of Non-Communicable Disease Control and prevention, Tianjin CDC. Im very proud of my job
because it is very meaningful to help people prevent from various chronic diseases by change their risk factors
such as smoking, unhealthy diet habits, less physical activities and so on. It is really my great honor to meet you
here and welcome all of you to Tianjin China.
Jingqi Yang; jingqiyang@qq.com
Jingqi Yang currently works as an intern researcher at Tobacco Control Office, Chinese Center for Disease
Control and Prevention. She obtained her Master of Public Health degree at Emory University in 2012, focusing
on Behavioral Science and Health Education. Her experience in tobacco control began when she did her
internship at Ningbo CDC, working on school smoke-free programs. Now she works on several projects at
China CDC, including the China-U.S. Partnership on Smoke-free Workplaces, Design and Evaluation of Mock-up
Cigarette Packs with Pictorial Warning Labels and Global Youth Tobacco Survey etc.
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Jun Yang; younggreen@126.com

Yang Jun, male, born in November 1975, Master of Public Health,, Bachelor of Science, vice director of
Department of policy & law, Qingdao Public Health Bureau.
He has been dealing with public health for a long time, and ever took charge of planned immunity and
epidemic diseases. He has been dealing with tobacco control since 2005, participated in smoking-free Olympics
in 2008, and tobacco free cities. As one of the draftsmenhe participated in the drafting of Qingdao tobacco
control regulations.
Zhang Ying; sarazy119@126.com
Zhang Ying is the program supervisor in charge of tobacco control projects in Department of Health
Communication, Chinese Center for Health Education(CCHE). During these years, she and her organization have
been devoted to creating a supportive social atmosphere for tobacco control in China through media
workshops and awards, PSAs development, social media campaigns, etc.
Liying Yu; xingfuyuss@126.com
Though signed WHO FCTC, there are over 320 million smokers in China, and 3000 people die from disease
each day linked to smoking. These digitals have never reduced.
Chinese government did not keep his promise beyond all doubt . As a lawyer from public interest law firm , I
hope building my capacity on tobacco control through this programme.
Jun Zhang; cdczhangjun@163.com
Being easygoing and cooperative, I get along well with colleagues and partners and other organizations.
Moreover, dreaming to be a medical detective, I am interested in field epidemiology, participating
investigations and disposals of some public health emergencies, such as Avian Influenza A (H5N1), Mountain
Tai mushroom poisoning events, etc. In my spare time, my favorite thing is mountain climbing or playing
Chinese Chess. Mountain climbing not only makes me more enduring and also help relax in the fresh air.
Playing chess may make me careful and deliberate and get lots of fun.
Junlin Zhang; torijuly@163.com
Junlin Zhang is a new graduate from Yunnan University in 2013 at the same time an experienced tobacco
control volunteer who has been served for Yunnan tobacco control volunteer team for 3 years. She once
helped International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project pilot investigations, Tobacco control speech,
smoke-free environment investigations, and other tobacco control programs since October 2010. As a young
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capable tobacco control worker, Zhang has made a big contribution for Yunnan tobacco control development
and the volunteer team has highly approved her job performance.
Yong Zhang; zhangyonggu@live.cn
All of my working experiences overseas were related to the health promotion and chronic disease prevention in
community. When I was working in Japan, I was involved in both carrying out and evaluating for national wide
programs of Health Japan in 21 Century to promote tobacco control, physical activity, balanced diet, prevent
and reduce excessive alcohol use, total 9 projects were done or still ongoing. During 2000 and 2004, I was
awarded the Rotary Yoneyama fellow by the Ohshima cohort study. Between 2004 and 2008, being a project
manager, I was in charge of one project from Ministry of health and three project from Akita government
developed a community of practice model for chronic disease prevention; Investigation on the status of
nutrition and health of urban and rural residents in Japan, epidemiological study on measles vaccine in
children, the results were used to issue new policies for disease prevention and control. In 2008, coordinated
with health department in different levels, I was involved in the spreading and implementation of national
action for central obesity related metabolic syndrome prevention. After I came back to China, I was in charge of
the National Demonstration Districts for Integrated NCD Prevention and Control program at National Center
for Chronic and Non-communicable Diseases Control and Prevention. The program is about to actively conduct
Non-communicable and chronic disease (NCD) prevention and control to curb the trend of rapidly growing
prevalence of NCDs in China.
Lu Zhao; zhaolu1812@163.com
Ms. Lu Zhao completed her bachelor degree in Human Resources Management & Industrial Relationsat
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in 2005. From 2005 to 2011, she worked as program office at
Beijing AIZHIXING Institute, in charge of HIV/AIDS prevention programs among MSM/LGBT, female sex worker,
druguser, and truck driver communities. From 2011 till now, she worked at ThinkTank Research Center for
Health Development, in charge of the Tobacco Free City-Gates China Tobacco Control Program, the China Red
Cross Tobacco Free Environment Program and the Bloomberg Tobacco Control Media advocacy Program.
Ms. Zhao is well experienced with health promotion, self-empowerment and capacity building among high-risk
population. She also has outstanding capabilities and genuine interest in tobacco control intervention
development, monitoring & evaluation, and policy advocacy.
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Participant Bios Fiji

Ada Moadsiri; moadsiria@wpro.who.int
Ada Moadsiri has worked with Tobacco Free Initiatives at the WHO Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS)
in Suva, Fiji since 2013. The WHO DPS office provides technical assistance to 21 Pacific island countries and
territories. Prior to her role with WHO, she served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer (2006-08) and was a
Fulbright scholar in the Kingdom of Tonga (2011-12). She holds a Doctor of Public Health degree from the
University of Illinois at Chicago.
Participant Bios Gambia

Bakary Krubally; bakary.krubally@yahoo.com
As a focal point person on tobacco control at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs am self-motivated
to take up new challenges in international forums like the leadership training on tobacco control. My
background is in the area of finance; however I have taken great interest in the area of tobacco control. For the
time I have been at the Ministry of Finance, I have always advocated for increase in the budget of the Ministry
of Health to create more awareness in the area of Non-communicable diseases of which tobacco is a key
contributor.
Participant Bios India

Md. Masood Alam; masoodalam2002@gmail.com
I have done Master of Business Administration with specialization in Health and Hospital Management from
Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi. Possess more than six years of work experience and exposure in the area
of Public Health, Research and Development sectors, especially with the government set up and non profit
organizations.
Currently working as State Consultant for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
based at State Health Society/Health Department, Government of Bihar, Patna. I have been providing technical
and programme management support to the state government on National Tobacco Control Programme and
other health issues. I have drafted various documents and strategies for the decision of Coordination/Executive
Committee, facilitate in preparation of annual & perspective plans, reports and development of various
guidelines. I have been doing the monitoring & review the status of project implementation and reporting the
same to senior officer.
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Rajkumar Chandranathan; rcnathan2001@rediffmail.com

Rajkumar Chandranathan joined Indian Police Service (IPS) during the year 1986 and during the last 28 years
has served both in the federal and state police departments.
His vast and varied experience in policing includes both command, staff and field assignments. During his
service career he has also held several responsible positions in the state of Assam, India as IGP and ADGP,
Administration, IGP(Law & Order), IGP(Special Task Force) and DIG modernization. Counter terrorism,
intelligence, Crime investigation, Law enforcement and administration are his areas of core competence.
Presently, he heads the Assam State vigilance and anti corruption department.
Jarjum Ete; jarjum@gmail.com
Jarjum Ete, has served as a voluntary worker for more than 28 years in various capacities in the state of
Arunachal Pradesh as a womens rights activist in the autonomous womens movement, as a community
leader, as a political activist, and, particularly as someone working with youth and for children.
The issues like health and education have always been major concerns throughout. As a multi-ethnic, tribal
state, the state needs better bonding among the younger generation. And Jarjum has been making efforts to
build bridges among the youth as an elder motivating, counseling, guiding. She has also been advocating for
a Comprehensive Youth Policy for the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Balasubramanian Gopalan; bgopalan@theunion.org
Last 28 years, I have been working with corporate, government and international development sectors in India
and Africa, managing TB, HIV and Tobacco Control projects. An understanding of global development arena
helped me to deliver desired results for the investments made.
At present working with The Union under BI grants tobacco control program having managed over 63 grants
for 35 organizations across four continents since 2007. Providing support towards improving sustainable
systems through processes management as part of building capacity of the partner organization and monitor
resource utilization in line with project objectives.
Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management and Bachelors degree in Commerce.
Madan Jaira; m_jaira@hotmail.com
Basically I am a dedicated health Journalist. Everyday I write some story on health issues. My Main focus is to
aware People about risk of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco and tell them it's short and long time health
impact. I am working in National Capital and covering Union Health Ministry and Cabined, I also write policy
decisions. Many time such decisions criticized by me because they are not in favor of People. It is clear that one
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hand I create awareness in people other hand I also make presser on government for people centric decisions.
In future my focus will be same.
Amteshwer Kaur; gsa338@gmail.com
Amteshwer Kaur serves as advocate for the Punjab & Haryana High Court; President of Generation Saviour
Association; Municipal Councilor in Mohali, Punjab; Member of District Tobacco Control Cell in Mohali; and
Member of the Panel against Sexual Harassment of Women at Punjab University Chandigarh.
She has a Master of Arts, Sociology and Punjabi, a M.Phil. Sociology, and a Bachelor of Law.
She has published the Political Orientation of Lawyers.
She has received honors including the Award of Excellence for promotion of values consistent with the
Betterment of Society from Mohali Reporter Association in 2010; an Appreciation Letter by District
Administration for Contribution In Making the District Tobacco Free, in 2011 on Independence Day; and the
State Level Award of Honor on occasion of Inter-National Womens Day in 2013.
Aamir Ali Mir; aamiralimir@gmail.com
Aamir Ali Mir had a diverse upbringing, spending most of his formative years in Nyeri, Kenya (East Africa),
returning back eventually to his motherland Kashmir (India) for higher studies and completing his Bachelors of
Engineering. The time he spent in Kenya greatly influenced the way he perceived things and also influenced
him to do something for the betterment of the society. He was also greatly affected by the rampant tobacco
addiction that was prevalent in the African society, affecting not just the adults but also very young children.
Being a restless and affected young soul, during his early college days Aamir participated in a lot of social
activities and endeavoured at the local level to do his bit to make the world a better place to live in.
Subsequently, it was no surprise for anyone in the family to see Aamir put his career on the backseat to help
the earthquake affected people of Uri and Tangdar areas rebuild their lives from scratch.
Aamir worked extensively in the reform sector of the state dealing extensively with disaster management,
mitigation and preparedness, Red Cross, Trans LOC trade, liaison with all government agencies and defence
forces, including contributing to the development of the Ladakh region.
Aamir was a part of the team that spearheaded the anti-tobacco campaign in the state and was responsible for
implementation of Anti-Tobacco Activities in 12 districts of Kashmir division. He is authorised to compound
offences under COTPA (Anti-Tobacco Act) and he constituted a special anti-tobacco squad, for conducting
random checks in various public places, including Government offices. He has been actively involved in the
campaign against tobacco use in the state and has managed to achieve marvellous results, with a vast section
of the society including police officers, senior government officers, as well as senior officers of the education
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department sensitized about the various provisions of section 4, 5, and 6 of COTPA (anti-tobacco act). He has
also made efforts as the Executive Director /Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir State Social Welfare Board in
initiating an anti-tobacco program through civil society, voluntary organisations and NGOs in order to make
J&K tobacco free.
Deepak Mishra; deepakmishra33@hotmail.com
Sh. Deepak Mishra is a direct recruit of Indian Police Service, 1984 batch. Postgraduate in Physics, he did his
Diploma in Foreign Trade from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. While holding various posts such
as Dy. Commissioner of Police (District Head of Police force), North-East, West & Central Districts,
Spl.C.P./Operations in Metropolitan City of Delhi, Superintendent of Police in Daman Diu (a Union Territory),
DIG in Mizoram (State under terror turmoil), Inspector General of Police, Arunachal Pradesh, his work and
conduct, his ability to combat terrorist activities/hardcore criminals, his excellence in containing communal
riots, investigating sensational crimes and maintaining Law and Order was highly applauded not only by the
Govt. but also by the general public. He was awarded President Medal for distinguish service and meritorious
service by the President of India. He was also selected to attend Seminars on Crisis Management held by U.S.
Administration at Singapore in 2006 and Security Mechanism at South Korea in 2007. A person of versatile
persona, he is also engaged in work for the upliftment of sports, orphan children interest in Art and Culture as
well as he has successfully directed live shows in Delhi.
NK Mishra; nkmishra57@gmail.com
I am State Nodal Officer under National Tobacco Control Programme since 2010. I have been keenly leading
the implementation of the National Tobacco Control Programme and tobacco control activities at state and
district level. Besides that I am also looking various important programmes in the health department such as
Non-Communicable Disease, Nutrition, NIDDCP, NPHCE, National Mental Health Programme, Fluorosis,
Deworming and National Oral Health Programmes. The tobacco control programmes have been improving day
by day and taking lead in the state under my supervision and commitment.
This leadership programme exposure in global tobacco control will help me in strengthening the state
government's hands and furnish with better tools and strategies in battling the tobacco epidemic in the state
both at policy and community level. Bihar is also one of the largest producers of Tobacco. It also has cigarette
factories & number of Bidi (Rolled Kendu leaves with tobacco) producers in different districts of the state. Still
we have to cover a long way under the Tobacco control programme. Sensitization of different Government
Departments and stake holders, increasing taxation on Tobacco & Tobacco Products, establishing fine
mechanism against the law violators are the issues, me, as a Nodal Officer has to take care of. It would be my
privilege if I could be able to participate in the leadership training programme from 7thto 21st June '14. I
promise that our state would be taking all measures to assist & coordinate in the overall efforts for the Global
Tobacco Control.
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Surendra Singh Negi; ntcp.utfi@gmail.com

I am currently holding the post Cabinet Minister of Medical, Health and Family Welfare Ayush Education
Science & Technology, Bio-technology, Cane Development & Sugar Industry in Government of Uttarakhand. I
am a Science Graduate and is involved in politics now for more than 18 years and great passion for rural
development. I served multiple ministry/departments including Drinking Water, Rural Development, Sainik
Welfare, Science Technology, Bio-Technology etc. Due to years of working in ministry, I am expertise in the
schemes and policies related to health of Government of India and State of Uttarakhand.
Jyoti Prakash; drjyotiprakashpsy@yahoo.com
Dr. Jyoti Prakash, Associate Professor in Armed Forces Medical College is an ardent academician, keen
researcher and true psychiatrist; who pursues both preventive as well as curative approach to mental health. He
has been speakers at various forums and has more than 50 publications to his credit. While he has good
appetite for knowledge & research; he also collaborates with various professional bodies towards social
initiatives. His creative work in preventive psychiatry has not only generated adequate momentum of positive
change in community but has also inspired the students under him towards a responsible contribution in the
society.
Raman Prasad; ramanmohfw@yahoo.co.in
Indian has been implementing far reaching economic reforms to bring about sustained economic growth and
improvement in the quality of life of the people. Stabilizing the rate of growth of population for sustained
development requires commitment not only nationally, but also globally.
The National Tobacco Control programme was launched by the Government of India in the year 2007-08 with
the aim to create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption, to reduce the production and
supply, to help people quit tobacco use through Tobacco Cessation Centers.
A number of schemes related with tobacco control have been launched by Government of India through
Audio-Visual communications and print media to control the harmful effect of tobacco products like Gutka and
Cigarettes and the diseases caused by tobacco. On assessment of this programme it has been found that cases
are being reduced due to the mass publicity of the harmful effect of tobacco. Government of India has also
started Swasth Bharat Programme from regional Kendras of Doordarshan and All India Radio to highlight the
harmful effects of tobacco. This programme is being watched by 90% of the people. Celebrities have also
been involved to create awareness through their songs like Life se Panga Mat Lo Yaar and Audio-Visual spots.
I am sure that the 9th Annual Global Tobacco Control Leadership programme of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health will create a new chapter in the health communication and advocacy.
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Chandra Ramakrishnan; chandrar@vhai.org

Ms. Chandra Ramakrishnan is Programme Manager, Health Promotion and Development Communication at
Voluntary Health Association of India. She has been a senior member of the tobacco control team at VHAI
working on BI-supported projects since 2007. Her area of expertise is developing policy-focused advocacy and
communication materials for policymakers, media and general public. She has conducted field visits to bidi
rolling settings to document the plight of bidi rollers apart from contributing to discussion papers for policy
advocacy on bidi. She manages the VHAI website on tobacco control, www.rctfi.org, an information portal for
media and civil society.
AV Rinkoo; docavr@gmail.com
I, a post-graduate medical doctor, am working as consultant (national coordination) to the Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare, India for its National Tobacco Control Program under the Noncommunicable diseases cluster. It
is a country-level leadership position, and I am responsible for coordinating the implementation of the
program - having a financial outlay of more than 280 Million USD - in 29 states across India. Earlier, during my
stint with NPSP-WHO, I demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing surveillance of the acute
flaccid paralysis and coordinating immunization activities in two high-risk districts with a population of more
than 30 lakhs.
Ambuj Sharma; ambujfaridpur@yahoo.com
Ambuj Sharma is an Under Secretary in the International Health & International Cooperation Division of the
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, which is the nodal Division in MoHFW for
implementation of the tobacco control policies and decisions of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control (FCTC) and other Bi-lateral bilateral agreements/MOUs signed by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
with other countries. As an under Secretary he plays a critical role in placing Tobacco Control, WHO-FCTC, NCD
in the international health and international cooperation agenda of MOHFW at various platforms like BRICS etc.
He is an avid reader and follows the developments at International level very closely.
Thakur Kaul Singh; healthmin-hp@nic.in
Mr. Kaul Singh Thakur is a Cabinet Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Law and Revenue departments in
Government of Himachal Pradesh in India. Mr. Singh is a law graduate and a senior politician for last over 35
years. He had been a member of State Legislative Assembly for eight terms. Mr. Singh has been working with a
vision and passion for the providing quality health care facilities for the people of the State. Under his
leadership, several steps were taken to control tobacco menace. State of Himachal Pradesh has been declared a
Smoke-Free State in July 2013 under his seal and signature. Mr. Singh is taking personal interest in ensuring
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effective tobacco control in the State and implementing all elements of MPOWER policy packages in a true
sense.
PK Taneja; cohealth@gujarat.gov.in
P K Taneja is an IAS officer and is serving as a Principal Secretary (Public Health & Family Welfare) and
Commissioner (Health) Government of Gujarat, INDIA since July, 2011.
He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communications from the Indian Institute of
Technology, Roorkee. He has held various important positions of Public Administration starting at district level
as Collector & District Magistrate and at the state level as Principal Secretary (Public Health and Family
Welfare) He also was Director in Govt. of India. . He has also served as Managing Director for various Public
Sector Enterprises of Gujarat
Participant Bios Indonesia

Lela Amelia; lela_amelia@yahoo.com
Lela Amelia, she is a Head of Sub Directorate of Tobacco Control at The National Agency of Drug and Food
Control, Indonesia. She has been working at the agency since April 1993 as an evaluator of new drug as part of
product licensing process. She is a graduate of Bandung Institute of Technology (Pharmacist) and University of
Indonesia, Jakarta (Masters Degree Epidemiology). Her current responsibility is on the control of labeling,
advertising and promotion of tobacco product and involved in development of related regulation and technical
guidance.
Ni Nyoman Sri Antari; nyoman_sri@yahoo.co.id
Tobacco is not the original plant from Indonesia. It brought by Nederland colonialism. But now these distribute
anywhere in our country. More people have been smoke, and they enjoy the life without aware its impact.
Many people getting chronic obstructive lung as the result smoke for a long time. Many kind are effort by
government but no significant yet.
Draft Regulation ( RPP ) of the Tobacco Products Security as addictive substances for Health is still raises the
pro and contra .
This policy can be lethal it is feared that the tobacco industry is a major foreign exchange earner for the
country. On the other hand smoke poses a high health costs. Ironically, smoke it already entrenched for the
community, especially on the poor .
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The government is ambiguous in the face of Tobacco RPP because of political pressure from the powerful
tobacco industry. This is feared to make RPP Tobacco may be hampered in the process of ratification and
implementation. While the effects of smoking will be the burden of health care costs in the long run.
Is foreign exchange earned from the tobacco industry was comparable to the burden of health care costs
incurred by the government??
This policy involves a variety of actors such as central and local government, health care, insurance agencies,
tobacco farmers, cigarette industry and society, NGOs up to the health professions. Various actors to consider
its role in the process of ratification of this RPP.
Various obstacles encountered in the central enable RPP decision is running slow. With decentralization, each
local government to make tobacco control policies at the local level. Some areas that have made policy related
to tobacco control is Jakarta, Bogor, Bandung, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta.
Ayu Swandewi Astuti; ayu_swandewi04@yahoo.com
I (Putu Ayu Swandewi Astuti) received my medical doctor degree in 2000 and completed my Master of Public
Health at The University of Melbourne in 2008. I have been working as a lecturer at School of Public Health
(SPH) Udayana University since 2003, and since 2011 up to present is elected and held the head of SPH
position.
I have been involved in several researches in public health areas including the most current one is on tobacco
control program starting from June 2013. I also have been involved in the advocation and training to
stakeholders on tobacco control in Bali.
Fatwa Fadillah; togar_fatwa@yahoo.com
My Name is Fatwa Fadillah (Mr). I was born on December 13th, 1983. I work in Yayasan Pusaka Indonesia (YPI),
as a local CSO which have main focus to provide the right child and women protection in North Sumatera,
Indonesia. I have been work twelve years, with the varied experience about advocation and community
organizing. Bachelor of Law Degree in Medan Area University and now is a leader in YPI. Very interested in
management leadership and areas of creative writing.
Nanda Fauziyana; fauziyana.nanda@gmail.com
My name is Nanda, 23 years old. Ive been working for tobacco control issues since I was in college on 2010. I
got interested in this issue because I feel angry and unfair about lies that created by the tobacco industry
through their advertising that targeted young children. After my experience on a students movement in
tobacco control issues, I continue to work in this issue until now. I am now a project officer for doctors
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movement and victims alliance on NGO called National Commission on Tobacco Control that work to fight on
a Tobacco Control regulation in Indonesia.
Akbar Harfianto; a.harfianto@yahoo.com
Mr. Akbar Harfianto is a Section Head of Tobacco Excise II at Head Office of Directorate General of Customs,
Jakarta. He analyzes the policy of price, tariff, and production of tobacco excise. He has some experiences in
policy issue of tobacco. He has involved in compiling the regulation of excise and preparing the Law
Amendment of Excise in 2007. For five years of his carrier in Excise Directorate, he also has participated in
building the Information Technology for excise service system. Graduated his master degree in University of
Indonesia and did a research of the impact of government policy in tobacco excise for cigarette type for his
thesis.
Tumpal P. Hendriyanto; thendriyanto@gmail.com
Tumpal P. Hendriyanto joined the Minister of Health in 1991 as technical staff at Center for Health Promotion.
After completed a Master of Science in Public Health degree, majoring in Health Promotion at Griffith
University Queensland Australia, He has been appointed as the head of sub division for Health Promotion
Program Planning and Evaluation at Center for Health Promotion, Ministry of Health.
formulating
He assisted in
the Center for Heallth Promotion to develop National Health Promotion Program Planning,
including to support Smoke Free Areas. He hope the JHSPH leadership program will improve his capacity for
advancing tobacco control in Indonesia.
Idawati Muas; iid.muas@yahoo.com
My name is Idawati Muas. I am a Medical Doctor and Researcher at the National Institute of Health Research
and Development (NIHRD), Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia.
I was involved in various tobacco control research; among others is the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2011 in
Indonesia is a nationally representative household survey of all non-institutionalized men and women aged 15
years and above reported the prevalence of smoking in Indonesia is 67.0% (57.6 million) among men and 2.7%
(2.3 million) among women. The prevalence of daily smoking is highest in 45-64 years age group (33.5%).
Nearly 50% of current smokers plan or are thinking about quitting, only 10% plan to quit within 12 months.
Among all adult, 51.3% were exposed to tobacco smoke at the workplace, at home 78.4%, in the restaurants
85.4% and in public transport 70%. Overall, 86.0% of respondents believe that smoking causes serious illness
such as heart attack (81.5%) and lung cancer (94.7%).
The GATS was conducted by BPS-Statistics Indonesia and the NIHRD, Ministry of Health. GYTS (Global Youth
Tobacco Survey) is a system of monitoring to see an increase of in tobacco use among children and
adolescents throughout the world reported a survey in 2009. Another Survey, Baseline Health Research
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(RISKESDAS) conducted in 2007, 2010 and 2013, the results describe the sub national level (province and
district/city). The results include the prevalence of smoker by age, sex, education, type of residence (urban or
rural), and level of income. Since 2009 Indonesia has the new Health Law (No. 36/2009). In the legislation article
115 the first paragraph states about smoke free area covers seven areas: health facilities, educational facilities,
places of worship, children playground, public transport, public places and working places. And the second
paragraph states that local government must set the smoke free area through local regulation (PERDA). The
government stakeholders of tobacco controll includes Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of
Industry, Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education.
I hope to learn more at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) Global Tobacco Control
Leadership Program 2014 and contribute to the Tobacco Control Activities in Indonesia.
Fauzi Ahmad Noor; aviansip@yahoo.com
My name Fauzi Ahmad Noor was born on 1978. I was Joined with Tobacco control Program since 2009 in
Muhammadiyah, one of Big Muslim organization in Indonesia . My basicaly education is a Political science
from University Muhammadiyah of Yogyakarta. I have the big passion on tobacco control and on 2010 i was
initiated and developed Yogyakarta without tobacco Forum. This forum was established and support by more
than 40 civil society, Academician and NGO to conduct policy advocay Smoke free regulation in Yogyakarta
Province. Curently i am a Program manager on Muhammadiyah Tobacco Control Center ( MTCC) University
Muhammadiyah of yogyakarta.
Yeni Rosdianti Rasiyo; y_rasio@yahoo.com
Yeni Rosdianti, Born 15th March 1975 in Jakarta-Indonesia, the third of Five of Couple Rasiyo and Sri Sukesi. It
is Grateful that until now, still, my beloved parents on my side. They are the most important person in my life
who encourage me to be---and always bea good and nice person. Another way is that they always remind
me to get the spirit to enlight our obvious worthy life.
I am now a mother of 4 children. I love my family so much. They are the spirit of my life. They are the reason to
have a better life, to do all the best things in my life.
I have been working in Indonesia National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) for 9 years, since
2004 until present. It is interesting for me being a researcher. It is grateful for me to always be a learner while I
could improve myself to be the advantageous one. Referring the saying of prophet Muhammad SAW: The best
of you is the most advantageous one.
Md. Abdoel Malik Rizal; abdoelmalik.r@gmail.com
In 2008 I received my Law Degree (S.H.I) in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta (UMS). Completed special
course for legal profession in 2009. Now, endeavoring for legal practice`s license. I joined the Biro Consultation
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& Legal Aid (BKBH) as a staff of the division information & data. & came to handle the information flow &
researching data. I majoring in legal opinion & Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA). The issue on Tobacco Control
was introducing to me at mid-2011. My duty as a Program Development Officer for IISD.
The end of 2013, December, I was call to join Indonesia Public Health Associate (IAKMI) as young professional
consultant for public health advocacy.
Magdalena Sitorus; magdalena.sitorus@yahoo.com
No bio available.
Anastasia Sri Rejeki (Kiki Soewarso); kikisoewarso@yahoo.com
Since 2007, I've been actively involved in tobacco control movements in Indonesia as a Communications Officer
at TCSC-IPHA. My main duty is to deliver message to the public through media, using both conventional and
new media. Feeding media with the newest data & info is one of my jobs. I also support other organizations
within the network and actively involved in advocacy activities. Besides, I also give technical assistant for certain
public campaign activities, such as PHW media campaign 2014 supported by SITT Project SEATCA. Other than
that, I work closely with Health Promotion MOH for PHW social media campaign.
Agus Sujatno; gugussujatno@yahoo.co.id
Agus Sujatno currently serves as Advocacy Staff on Tobacco Control. He studied the history of Indonesia at
Sebelas Maret University in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia in 1996.
He attended High School at SMA N I Wonosari, Delanggu in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia; Junior High School
at SMPK Hati Kudus Delanggu in Klaten Central Java, Indonesia; and Primary School at SDN VI Delanggu in
Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia.
Ferdinan Samson Tarigan; tarigan27@yahoo.com
Upon completing a bachelors degree in Public Health, Ferdinan worked at health district office in Lampung
Province in 2000, followed by Directorate of Community Health, MoH in Jakarta in 2004. Afterwards, He got a
promotion in Secretariat of Indonesian Medical Council In 2006. He finished his post-graduate study in
Indonesia University by completing theses related health policies that had been successfully presented in Asia
Pacific Consortium in Public Health conference in Taiwan in 2009
Currently, Ferdinan works at Centre for International Cooperation, MoH. He assists in accelarating the process
of accesion of Framework Convention of Tabocco Control in his country.
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Retno Widyastuti; retno.iriawan@gmail.com

My name is Retno Widyastuti. I am a medical doctor and researcher at National Institute Health Research and
Development, Ministry of Health, Indonesia.
I am very interesting to follow 9th Annual Tobacco Control at John Hopkins because of tobacco is a serious
health problem, since it is always dangerous, not just when it is used in excess or abused; its smoke contains
thousands of chemicals that are poisonous, damage blood vessels or carcinogenic; highly addictive and may
also harm other people exposed to their smoke. Tobacco use remains the single biggest preventable cause of
disease, disability and premature deaths.
The prevalence of smoking in Indonesia is alarming, about 60 million people or 34.8% of total adults were
active smokers. Over 67% of adult males are smokers, this prevalence is the highest in ASEAN.
Indonesian Government has signed new tobacco control regulation to implement the countrys 2009 Health
Law. The new regulation provides guidelines for key tobacco control provisions of promotion and
sponsorships; and sales of tobacco products. Indonesia is the only country in Southeast Asia that has yet to
ratify the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
Hopefully by following this training, I can get a lot of information and experience about tobacco control to
adopt in my country. Great expectation after follow this training i can contribute to the tobacco control
program in my work as researcher, clinicians and organization that I follow.
Camalia Atun Wilayat; camaliaws@yahoo.com
Mrs. Wilayat is currently the Head of Bogor District Health Office, West Java, Indonesia. Holding the position
since January 2013, she is responsible for the public health affairs of one of the most populated district of the
province, which close to five million people living in the area.
Mrs. Wilayat holds a Master Degree on Public Health from University of Indonesia in 2006. She was initially
trained and educated as a General Practitioner at the Medical School of Padjadjaran University in Bandung,
West Java, Indonesia, which was completed in 1985.
Prior to current position, Mrs. Wilayat had numerous experiences from different levels in the Districts public
health institutions. She started her career as a medical staff and head for two sub-districts Community Health
Center (Puskesmas) in Bogo District. She was then appointed to be the Director for one of the Public General
Hospital in Ciawi, Bogor District.
Prima Yosephine; primayosephine@yahoo.com
Prima Yosephine, M.D., Sub Directorate Head of Chronic and Degenerative Diseases Control on Directorate
Non Communicable Diseases Control, Directorate General Diseases Control and Environmental Health, Ministry
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of Health Indonesia. She was appointed as a Head of Sub Directorate in December 2012. Previously, she was
assigned as a section leader in the standardization sub-directorate immunization.
As a Head of Sub Directorate of chronic and degenerative disease control at the Ministry of Health, the tobacco
control to be one of her responsibilities. In the implementation of tobacco control policies in Indonesia, the
health ministry supported by the related ministries and NGOs. We strongly believe that through this intensive
Annual Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program that held by the Institute for Global Tobacco Control
(IGTC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.will greatly improve her knowledge and
leadership skills in Indonesia Tobacco Consumption Control and Public Health Policy.
Anni Yulianti; anniyuli@yahoo.com
My Name is Anni Yulianti, 37 years old Married woman with 2 cute sons. I have been working as researcher at
National Institute of Health Research and Development, Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia. As a mother, I
really concern about the healthy environment for next generation, future children of Indonesia. As a matter of
fact, the prevalence of smoking in Indonesia has increase from year to year; moreover the age of starting
regular smoking become younger. Tobacco consumption is one of the leading causes of preventable death in
the world today. So, I think I have to do something useful, become the part of tobacco against actively. For
doing so, I need to explore my knowledge about tobacco control program. So, this is the great moment to
have a wonderful experience to learn and discuss with people around the world and the experts. Thank you for
the opportunity attending this course and I really enjoy the whole valuable program.
Participant Bios Jordan

Mawya Mahmoud Al Zawawi; jtca.jo@gmail.com
For the past 7 years I have been working closely on tobacco control issue in Jordan, where Recently been
appointed as a national tobacco control expert by the world health organization office in the capacity of my
solid roles in Tobacco Control partnership, creative resource mobilization and outstanding advocacy. My
society enjoys strong relationships with various politicians and policy-makers and played an instrumental role
in establishing the national tobacco control alliance based on the Framework Convention Alliance, l attended
many local /regional /international conferences and workshops learning more about FCTC. Also am an activist
in cancer control since 2008.
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Participant Bios Moldova

Dorel Noroc; dorel.noroc@mf.gov.md
Dorel Noroc (January 12, 1989), main consultant, Tax and Customs Policy Directorate, Tax and Customs Policy
and Legislation General Directorate, Ministry of Finance of Republic of Moldova.
Dorel Noroc graduated the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, master degree in Public Finance and
Taxation, and have started to work at the Ministry of Finance since 2011. During this period, he participated to
the first and second Eurasia Tobacco Tax Working Group meeting (Ankara, Turkey 26-28 June 2013, Kiev,
Ukraine 23-27 September 2013). With World Health Organizations assistance, he successfully implemented
WHO TaXSim simulation model in Moldova, that allows to improve efficient the tobacco tax system with
respect to its impact on cigarette consumption and government tobacco tax revenues. So that, the system
provides additional revenues to the budget and improves public health.
Participant Bios Myanmar

Yin Thandar Lwin; dr.yinthandar@gmail.com
Being a medical professional, I had served as assistant surgeon in Mandalay General Hospital from 1990 to
1995. At that time, I got many experiences with non - communicable diseases in medical and surgical units.
Furthermore, I studied about noncommunicable disease for one year in my M.Med Sc degree curriculums.
After my post graduate degree, I supervised the fields of public health care delivery system for 9 years,
epidemiology for 5 years and hospital information system for 2 years. Now, leading central tobacco control
program is one of my responsibilities as director of public health division.
Participant Bios Pakistan

Gul Bibi; gut@tcc.gov.pk
Ms. Gul Bibi has been working for Bloomberg Initiative funded Project Strengthening Tobacco Control in
Pakistan since four years. She is actively involved in designing, implementing and monitoring smoke-free
campaigns, generating awareness among public and law enforcement authorities about the existing tobacco
control laws through modern methodologies of behaviour change communication, making current law
compliant with FCTC, monitoring implementation of TC laws, Budgeting, administration and financial
management of the projects. She is having Master degree in Business Administration.
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Zia Uddin; dpd.tobaccocontrol.pk@gmail.com

Medical doctor, Public Health Physician and Tobacco Control Activist. Twenty-one years of experience as
clinician. For last six years working in the Public Health / Primary Health Care and Tobacco Control. Received
Masters of Health Economics from Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden 2007, introductory course in Medical
Education from University of Dundee 2004, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Sindh
Pakistan. Presently working as Technical Coordinator on BI funded project to Government of Pakistan
"Reforming Tobacco Control in Pakistan". Working in 20 model district of four provinces of Pakistan, with
Provincial and District Governments. Earlier worked as Deputy Project Director, Project Coordinator on BI
funded Project," Enhancing Tobacco Control in Pakistan" with Tobacco Control Cell, Ministry of Health
Government of Pakistan & World Health Organization Pakistan. Participating in policy decision of Government
on Tobacco Control laws in Pakistan. Participated in training courses conducted by The Union Middle East
Office Cairo, Egypt.
Participant Bios Philippines

Jose Enrique S. Garcia III; joet.garcia@gmail.com
Mayor Jose Enrique Garcia III graduated from the University of Asia and the Pacific in 1994 with a degree in BA
General Humanities specializing in Political Economy. He began his public life in 2007 and his grassroots
approach to governance earned him the Presidential Lingkod Bayan award the highest citation for a public
servant in the Philippines conferred by President Benigno Aquino in 2012. Under his dynamic leadership, the
City reaped the 2013 Red Orchid Hall of Fame Award for a 100% tobacco-free environment and the
Outstanding Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy Award given by the Philippine Department of Health.
Kelvin Khow; khowk@wpro.who.int
Mr. Kelvin Khow has been working with the World Health Organization in its Headquarters office in Geneva,
Switzerland, the Iraq country office and now presently at the Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila,
Philippines. His experience has been in mental health and substance abuse and now in health promotion
including the tobacco free initiative. Born in Malaysia, Kelvin has lived and studied in Singapore, Australia, USA
and the United Kingdom. He enjoys getting close to nature and has trekked with the elusive mountain gorillas
in Rwanda and swam with giant whale sharks off the coast of the Philippines.
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Participant Bios - Russia

Tatiana Kolpakova; tak@euro.who.int
I am working as Liaison Officer for the WHO office in the Russian Federation since 2006, being responsible for
the coordination and management of the WHO activities in the country, facilitation of the dialogue between
national authorities and external partners to mobilize expertise for the development of health strategies, and
promotion of the WHO visibility through media. I am actively engaged into current policy development in
healthy lifestyle promotion and non-communicable diseases prevention in Russia, including various tobacco
control activities at federal and municipal levels.
In October 2012- April 2013 I was appointed acting Head of WHO country office in Armenia.
I hold Master and PhD degree in pediatrics. I began my career in the regional hospital in Kursk and continued
in the childrens polyclinic in Gorky. Between 1989 and 2000 I worked in the research institute of pediatrics.
Between 2001 and 2006 I worked in the Ingosstrakh Insurance Company as the head of the medical insurance
department.
Alexey Kuznetsov; alexey.kuznetsov@healthyhearts.ru
I'm an assiatant to Dr. Nikolay Gerasimenko, The First Vice-Chairman of Healthcare Committee of Russian State
Duma for more than 5 years. I'm working on external affairs, current public health legislation development,
industry liaisons and public initiatives implementation. I got a degree in Public Relations and a PhD in
Sociology. I like travelling, and already visited many parts of the world and also swimming and winter sports.
Svetlana Subbotina; bononn@yandex.ru
I am a reporter of the Russia's oldest newspaper Izvestiya. I don't smoke. My country had an anti-tobacco law
adopted recently and, to my might, very timely.
Tatiana Sukhanovskaya; tanyapravda@mail.ru
Since 2002 I have been promoting healthy lifestyle in the Arkhangelsk regional mass media. One of the main
subjects of my publications is smoking cessation propaganda, antismoking policy and practical application of
the Russian national law on protection of the population from tobacco smoke in Arkhangelsk region. I take part
in preparing the Arkhangelsk regional action plan according to Russian national strategy and legislation,
focused on promotion of healthy lifestyle, smoking cessation and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse.
Since 2013 I have been working as a leading consultant of the Arkhangelsk Region Agency for Press and Mass
Media. I am a coordinator of 20 regional newspapers in the field of control of smoking, alcohol and drugs. A
part of my job is: Preparing of media plans, informational support of mass media, consulting journalists on
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antismoking subject and general promotion of healthy lifestyle, and assistance in preparing and conducting of
campaigns.
Since 2014 this work will be emphasized as it will be funded in mass media through the Arkhangelsk region
budget.
Georgy Udalov; 6259995@gmail.com
Many people dream to like in a fairy tale - to live happily ever after. It's impossible without a comfortable and
healthy environment. It's environment where available to people drinking clean water, eating ecological foods,
being a fine and, of course, breathing fresh air!!!
Yulia Vyskrebentseva; julinfanta@gmail.com
Born in Dresden, Germany in 1985, used to move around a lot through most of my childhood since my dad was
in the military. Got a masters degree in psychology in 2007, working in communications and marketing since
then. Amongst the things I enjoy most in life are traveling, meeting new people and doing various jobs the
community can benefit from. As for my spare time activities, I mostly enjoy active recreation like hiking and
snowboarding, as well as taking care of my favorite cat, Timon.
I am looking forward to this learning course as a most exciting and educational cultural experience and unique
opportunity for networking and getting involved in international collaboration in tobacco control.
Sergey Yarmolyuk; yarserge@gmail.com
I am rather new person in the Tobacco Control sphere but its interesting for me as a professional, researcher
and a human being. My professional background mostly relates to free legal aid. Since graduation in 2002, I am
closely involved in the operation of the Legal Clinic at the University, now Legal Aid Bureau. As a researcher
Im interested in behavioral economic and legal policing. As for my personal attitudes, I never smoked and do
not like someone smokes.
Participant Bios Sri Lanka

Lanka J. Dissanayake; dissanayaken@who.int
Completed the undergraduate studies at Leeds University and specialized in the field of Elderly Care, Critical
Care, Public Health and Administration with a MBA in Health Care Sciences from the University of Manipal,
India.
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Currently working as the National Professional Officer (NCD) for the World Health Organisation for a period of
six years. Over 15 years work experience in the field of prevention & management of non communicable.Has
supported and facilitated much work in the area of tobacco control including support to the National Authority
on Tobacco & Alcohol, Ministry of Health as well as NGOs. Technical & Financial support was given to many
trainings in country related to tobacco control including surveillance, legislation, tobacco industry interference
& capacity building workshops.
Participant Bios Sudan

Lamia Mahmoud; mahmoudl@sud.emro.who.int
I am Dr. Lamia Mahmoud, a community physician by profession, and have worked in the ministry of health in
different prevention programs over the past 15 years. I currently work at WHO Sudan Country Office, where I
coordinate interventions for various health promotion programs; Tobacco control program falls under my
responsibility. Over the past two years of my work at WHO I have supported updating the national tobacco law,
introducing tobacco cessation clinics and conducting awareness and advocacy sessions with parliamentarians
and other policy makers. This training will further empower me to continue and sustain tobacco control efforts
in Sudan.
Participant Bios Turkey

Omercan Kulaklikaya; okulaklikaya@gmail.com
mercan Kulaklkaya is an economist who has worked in a foreign trade company and a consultancy company.
Currently, he is employed at the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic
Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a research assistant.
His main fields of study include trade, health, energy, transportation and agriculture. In addition, he assists to
coordinate workshops, short and long term training courses, study visits, and project implementation and
management.
He currently undertakes his master degree on Law and Economics Program in Bilkent University, Turkey.
Tuba Duygu Yilmaz; tubady@yahoo.com
Tuba Duygu Ylmaz is a doctor, specialist at Public health and has been working as a Public Health Specialist,
MD Provincial Health Director Assistant in Mersin Provincial Health Directorate since April 2012. Her main
fields of study include public health, tobacco and alcohol advocacy policies. In 2006 she attended Alcohol
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Policy Advocacy Course in Barcelona, also Moving Forward on Alcohol congress in Helsinki in 2006. She also
has studies about Tobacco, Harms of Tobacco Use, why the doctors cant give up smoking, The Reasons of
Residents in Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for Not Giving up Smoking, What is advocacy against
Tobacco and how it is done?
Participant Bios Uganda

Jenninah T. M. Kabiswa; jenninahtk@gmail.com
Jenninah Kabiswa serves as Capacity Development Specialist. Her qualifications include TC Training: Masters of
Science in Development Management; Training in TC from John Hopkins School of Public Health and from
Public Health Foundation of India.
Her expertise includes organizational development, assessing FCTC implementation at government level, and
quality improvement for health and community development.
Her TC work so far has supported National TC assessment for several governments in Africa; the development
of a toolkit to support FCTC assessment; training for Parliamentarians, Policy makers, Inter- Ministerial
committees, Civil Society in TC in Africa; organizational capacity assessment for civil society in TC; and
facilitating organizational development processes like strategic planning, development of National Action
Plans.
Participant Bios Ukraine

Oleg Onykiienko; info_profigroup@ukr.net
Oleg has served as waiter at several restaurants including "Tiflis and "Hanoi," where he became administrator
in 2002. He also served as senior chef at the restaurant Kazachek from 1998-2001. He has served as manager
or director for several restaurants and hotel complexes since 2006 before starting the hotel complex Vlasov in
2013.
His responsibilities include the organization and supervision of staff and the organization of teamwork. The
greatest number of slaves is 215 employees. He is also responsible for the preparation of staffing , budgeting ,
payroll . He cut payroll by 12% by introducing new work schedules for employees. He handles the planning and
procurement control ( control purchases ) business relationships with suppliers, for which he initiated the
creation of a centralized procurement for the enterprise network. He provides financial and economic activities
of the enterprise and has increased profitability of the company by 13%. He provides market analysis (the study
of competitiveness, identifying the target audience , positioning). Turnover increased by 2 times.
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Oleg standards development enterprise development strategies , planning of activities and developed a flow
chart to increase traffic to places visitors on the basis of planned actions. He has opened and launched
businesses with "zero" maintenance project work , coordination of plans with BTI, SES. He worked on the
concept , design, equipment selection and process equipment and got a license for the hotel complex.
Oleg is responsible for advertising ( Pages on soc. Networks , magazines, portals, radio advertising , advertising
on TV, Troll , citylights , Flyers , SMS base rooms , targeted program ); organization of network business
(restaurant Pache ( Bureau Grill ) restaurant Lucca ( Business center Eleven); conducting various events , parties,
opening event; and start-up ( start-up, maintenance , development).
Oleg is the head of the board of the Association of Waiters spend training , competitions prof.
In 2005, he graduated from Kyiv National Trade - Economic University and received a full , higher education in
the specialty "Manager of the hotel and restaurant business. In 2002 he graduated from higher vocational
school of Kiev national trade - Economic University on specialty "Technology of cooking."
His personal skills include WS office, Internet- experienced user , R-keeper, D.2, Manager , DKZ, 1C , knowledge
of English and French language at the user level .
Alice Tumchenko; alisa.timchenko.kk@gmail.com
My name is Alisa Tumchenko. I am a Public Relations Specialist at PR agency Krasni Kommunicatsii.
I received a bachelor degree in marketing in NTUU "KPI" in the summer of 2013. And right after that I got a job
in this company. One of the main areas of my work is full participation in planning and realization of
antismoking strategies in Ukraine. During the six months of work, I already took part in the organization of
several extraordinary events.
Furthermore, at the moment I continued education and I`m getting master's degree in marketing.
Participant Bios Uruguay

Florencia Maldonado; fmaldonadot@gmail.com
In 2006, Florencia Maldonado attended to the First Global Youth Meet on Health (India). There she attended
different workshops about health issues. In 2007, she helped with Breath Uruguay that is an Interactive
exhibition for children and youth about tobacco damage.
She was involved with the first SRNT Latin America, the 2nd Iberoamerican conference on Tobacco Control, and
the First Latinamerican Youth Workshop. She wrote the Latin American Youth Declaration(manifest) and the
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Caribbean for a life free of cigarette, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2008, LARED (youth network working in tobacco)
announced the manifest to the Government in each country on World No Tobacco Day 2008, when she also
received an award from WHO for the achievements on tobacco control.
CIET made the First National Youth Tobacco Meeting and promotion a publicity contest against tobacco.
In 2009, she started a project of monitor of particles less than 2,5 micras(with SidePack). The first year was on
Restaurants, Pubs and Shoppings. Then 2 years later continued with the project measuring on houses and cars.
Florencia attended the Second Global Youth Meet on Health in India with the Conference Tobacco or Health
Mumbai. In 2010, she started to involve the Medicine students, organized a workshop with experts and
empowered leaders and in 2011, participated on investigation smuggling on local markets (fairs).
From 2012 to 2013, she helped to Co-coordinate ALERTA TABACO. It is a National social network who
surveillance the tobacco law. Any person can denounce if there is a breach on tobacco law through the web
page. Then she coordinated with the Public Health Ministry to penalize the offenders.
She also updates the CIET web page and posts the activities on tobacco at this moment.
Participant Bios USA

Becky Bavinger; rebecca@bloomberg.org
Becky Bavinger is a Public Health team member at Bloomberg Philanthropies, where she coordinates events for
the public health team and provides support to the Global Road Safety Program and Family Planning Program.
She currently serves as the co-leader of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition and volunteers with Exodus Transitional
Community and Gifted Hands. Becky holds an M.P.A. in International Nonprofit Management from NYUs
Wagner School of Public Service and a B.A. in Russian and Government from Georgetown University.
Participant Bios Vietnam

Kim Lien; lienvinacosh@yahoo.com
Following the WHO introduction, I am very please to apply in this Program. I have been working for Vietnam
Steering Commmitee on Smoking and Health (VINACOSH), Ministry of Health. After considering the
qualifications, I am confident to apply in this course because of my willingness and enthusiasm to learn the
comprehensive and in- depth Leadership Program; my time availability to full participation in this Program, my
experiences in working as coordinator for implementing, management many projects/programs on Tobacco
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Control funded by TFK/Union Bloomberg, thus, requires me to update the strong, comprehensive knowledge
and skills I could learn from this Program.
Le Thuy Linh; linh9b@gmail.com
I am a tax expert at the VAT & Excise Tax Dept, Tax Policy Dept., Ministry of Finance of Vietnam and Program
Officer of Project Using evidence to develop effective and sustainable tax policies on tobacco products aimed
at curbing tobacco use in Vietnam funded by BI via the Union.
I have contributed to the 2012 Tobacco Control Law development; establishment of Vietnam Tobacco Control
Fund in 2013; and is a member of Drafting Committee on Law on additions and amendments to the Law on
Excise Tax to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in Oct 2014.
Huong Nguyen; huongvncosh@yahoo.co.uk
Following the World Lung Foundation and The Union introduction, I am very please to apply in this Program. I
am currently working in VINACOSH, Ministry of Health. After considering the qualifications, I am confident to
apply in this course because of my willingness and enthusiasm to learn the comprehensive and in- depth
Leadership Program; my time availability to full participation in this Program, my experiences in working as
media officer, thus, requires me to update the strong, comprehensive knowledge and skills I could learn from
this Program.
Lam Nguyen; nxl@vpha.org.vn
Mr. Lam Bachelor of Public Health from the Hanoi School of Public Health, Viet Nam. He has been working
for Vietnam Public Health Association (VPHA) as a Project Officer of Tobacco Control program. Mr. Lam is also
one of key members of Tobacco Control Working Group (TCWG) in Viet Nam from 2010 (which including
World Health Organization, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and other Tobacco
Control partners in Viet Nam). He has experiences in policy advocacy and IEC communication designing.
Lai Duc Truong; laid@wpro.who.int
Lai Duc Truong studied General Medicine at Medicine University of Army in 1991. He received a Masters of
Public Health from the Ha Noi School of Public Health in 2004. He studied Nutrition and Dietary at the National
Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology where he received his PhD in 2011.
He has serves as National Professional Officer for the Non-communicable Disease prevention and control Team
at the World Health Organization Office in Viet Nam since 2006.
From 2004 to 2006, he was Project Assistant of National Program on Non-communicable Disease prevention
and control of Viet Nam under Special Service Agreement at the the World Health Organization Office in Viet
Nam.
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From 1995 to 2004, he was the Head of Occupational Health at the provincial Center of Preventive Health, Phu
Tho province; and from 1991 to 1995, he served as General Practitioner.
He has been published several times in both English and Vietnamese.
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