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Page 2 of 2 Johanna Birckmayer <br /> am coordinating the work of multiple international organizations funded through the Bloomberg <br /> Philanthropy to support the enactment of effective tobacco tax policies to reduce tobacco use, <br /> again in low-and middle-income countries. <br /> In alignment with the Boards€TMs current focus on substance abuse, I would bring to the Board <br /> a deep commitment and extensive technical knowledge and experience in the policy options <br /> available to communities to reduce the negative impacts on families and the community affected <br /> by substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs. I have evaluated substance <br /> abuse programs,conducted research on the impact of alcohol, illicit drugs and tobacco policies, <br /> designed tools to assist local communities assess substance abuse issues, conducted reviews <br /> of best practices, provided technical assistance on best practices to governments and trained <br /> civil society groups to advocate for effective public health policies. My policy interest and <br /> expertise is directly applicable to other priority issues for the current Board, including food policy, <br /> physical activity, and mental health, among others. <br /> From experience, I know that the potential of policies to improve population-level health are <br /> often hard for both the public and policy makers to understand and thus support. I would bring <br /> the Board a grounded understanding of the positive impacts and a great deal of experience <br /> communicating and promoting the importance of such policies. My work experience spans <br /> cultures, languages, and political systems in the United States and globally. I would bring this <br /> experience and a sincere commitment to understanding and improving the health of all persons <br /> in Orange County. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I moved with my family to Orange County in 2015, and we plan to make North Carolina our long- <br /> term home. I have time and energy available and am actively looking for an opportunity to <br /> contribute to our community. I believe my skills and experience are directly applicable to the <br /> work of the Board and that I can contribute in a meaningful way to the Board&€Tms efforts to <br /> support and promote the health of all members of our community.After many years working <br /> globally to improve health, I am excited by the opportunity to utilize my skills, commitment, and <br /> time to contribute locally. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 1/4/2017 4:07:02 PM Date Printed: 1/5/2017 <br />