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CHEST Advocates
August 25, 2023
Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country. The organization serves as the national parent voice fighting the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco as it relates to vaping and targeting youth.
PAVe parents advocate at the local, state, and national levels for ending the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and all menthol and other flavored tobacco products. They also provide resources, training, and materials that empower parents to educate others in their own communities about the dangers of youth tobacco use.
PAVe was co-founded by three New York City moms, Meredith Berkman (left), Dorian Fuhrman (middle), and Dina Alessi (right).
Together with Dina Alessi and Dorian Fuhrman, Meredith Berkman is one of the founding partners of PAVe. This podcast, part of the summer 2023 issue of CHEST Advocates, shares her story.
Learn more about PAVe »
Strengthening Infrastructure and Self-Advocacy: The ongoing fight to eliminate commercial tobacco use in Black communities
Setting Sights on a Smoke-Free Future: A look into Dr. Panagiotis Behrakis’ work in curbing tobacco use in Greece
Serving and Smoking: A conversation on tobacco use in the military
Helping Their Community Breathe Easier: A discussion with Drs. Iyad Hasan and Roy St. John
