John,

Meet Ramona Brad.

Ramona is a leading voice for change in Romania where she oversees a national campaign aimed at eliminating the death and disease caused by tobacco use. As a seasoned advocate, Ramona spearheaded efforts to pass a national smoke-free law and has organized coalitions to build broad support for improving public health in Romania. Her remarkable talents for bringing people together led us to honor her with our 2018 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence.

“The moment you have children, you realize the impact that tobacco consumption might have on the health of the younger generation.”

As part of our year-long 25th anniversary celebration, our Voices in the Fight profile series showcases the incredible power of advocates we've worked with over the years. Look out for a new profile every other Wednesday through May 2022.

–The Tobacco-Free Kids team