Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Interview Subjects

Tobacco Control Coordinator - Kate Uslan
Kate Uslan is the Tobacco Control Coordinator for the Mecklenberg County Health Department, working to enhance the health of its citizens. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina,  Uslan is a regular writer for “The Alliance for a Healthier Generation” and proud mother of two young boys.


  1. What is your role as tobacco control coordinator?
  2. What are your personal opinions on tobacco use?
  3. What has tobacco control accomplished in recent years?
  4. What are your personal ties to tobacco control?
  5. Why do you feel passionate about tobacco control?
  6. What are your end goals as tobacco control coordinator?
  7. What do you feel the public’s opinion is on smoking today?
  8. Do you feel like the overall opinion on tobacco has changed drastically?
  9. Why do you think people continue to smoke despite widespread accessible information about health concerns related to tobacco?
  10. How have you taught your own kids about tobacco use?


Healthcare Professional - Marilyn Graham
Marilyn Graham is the Director of Nursing at Tammy Lynn Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, which provides education, community and support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

  1. What is your job title?
  2. Why did you decide to become a healthcare professional?
  3. What impact has the decrease in smokers had on the health of the public in the last few decades?
  4. What do you think is the public's perception of smoking, and do you think it’s changed in recent years?  
  5. Why do you think people continue to smoke despite widespread public knowledge of tobacco health risks?
  6. How did your opinion on tobacco evolve after becoming a health professional?
  7. What impact do you think you have on your loved ones because you are a healthcare professional?
  8. As a North Carolinian how do you feel about how prevalent the tobacco industry is here?
  9. How do you think tobacco farming has affected the the thoughts of people in this state?
  10. Have you ever smoked?
    1. If so,
      1. Do you still smoke? Why or why not?
      2. Did becoming a health professional guide you in any of these decisions?
    2. If not,
      1. Do you think this was guided by your interest in the health profession even before you were a part of it?

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