About the Coalition
The Breathe Well Coalition (formerly recognized as the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition) is made up of community volunteers who want to empower their neighbors to make healthy choices.
Meet the Coalition Members
Lisa Harman
Jessica Camarena
Austin Rhodes
Live Well Kosciusko President & CEO
Austin Rhodes
Jessica Camarena
Austin Rhodes
Live Well Kosciusko
Coalition Leader
As the leader of the coalition, my objective is to educate Kosciusko County residents about the positive outcomes associated with quitting nicotine products. I am excited about addressing the health and economic challenges posed by tobacco in our community. Working with our dedicated coalition, compri
Live Well Kosciusko
Coalition Leader
As the leader of the coalition, my objective is to educate Kosciusko County residents about the positive outcomes associated with quitting nicotine products. I am excited about addressing the health and economic challenges posed by tobacco in our community. Working with our dedicated coalition, comprised of passionate residents, fills me with pride as we collectively combat the influence of Big Tobacco.
Jessica Camarena
Jessica Camarena
Jessica Camarena
Live Well Kosciusko
I joined Breathe Well to collaborate and engage with my community and like-minded people to reduce health inequities caused by the burden of tobacco.
Sandy Vera
Jessica Camarena
Jessica Camarena
Live Well Kosciusko
Being a member of the Tobacco Free Coalition group is important because it allows me to build relationships and the opportunity to partner with others that are working toward similar goals - serving the entire community and making it a better place.
Randy Polston
Shannon Shepherd
Shannon Shepherd
Combined Community Services
I have been blessed to work with a team to impact lives in Kosciusko County. This coalition has the same mission, to impact as many people as possible for healthy living in our community. I was honored to be asked to work with this team as well to promote healthy living.
Shannon Shepherd
Shannon Shepherd
Shannon Shepherd
Purdue Extension
I am a part of the coalition to promote good health by providing educational information that can positively impact the lives and livelihoods of individuals and the community
Jennifer Stewart
Shannon Shepherd
Jennifer Stewart
K21 Health Foundation
Being a part of something that can help the residents of our community live a healthier life is why I want to be a part of the coalition.
Cathy Wray
Shannon Shepherd
Jennifer Stewart
QSource
As a Quality Improvement Advisor and within our Federal Contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, QSource is responsible for collaborating and engaging with local community coalitions who are actively involved with deliverables like Smoking Cessation.
Tim Frame
Melanie Wilhite
Melanie Wilhite
Combined Community Services
As a member of the Breathe Well Coalition I am able to connect the individuals that we serve at Combined Community Services with information and resources available to live a healthier lifestyle.
Melanie Wilhite
Melanie Wilhite
Melanie Wilhite
Kosciusko Cares
I am in the Tobacco Coalition because Kosciusko Cares works on tobacco/vaping as part of their grant. The partnership is a great collaboration as we can do more together.
Jami Davis
Melissa Buesching
Rich Haddad
Bowen Center
Being a part of a group of people that promote overall wellness is of great value to our shared community!
Rich Haddad
Melissa Buesching
Rich Haddad
K21 Health Foundation
Collaborating with others to combat preventable morbidities helps our communities to reach healthier long term outcomes.
Melissa Buesching
Melissa Buesching
Melissa Buesching
Parkview Health
As far as the reason I’m a part of the TC is that first and foremost public service and then from a healthcare standpoint, quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health, and well-being and we want to help you become smoke free!
Jenny Diaz
Melissa Buesching
Melissa Buesching
Care Source
Being a Member of the Breathe Well Coalition besides collaboration and Networking helps me educate and deliver resources to individuals for a Healthier, smoke-free life.
Garrett Penn
Chelsea Beard
Garrett Penn
Bowen Center
I am part of the coalition to collaborate with other employers and organizations to help improve the quality of life for our employees and communities.
Eric Lane
Chelsea Beard
Garrett Penn
Fellowship Missions
Being a collaborative partner and member of the Breathe Well Coalition is a blessing. It’s an avenue to collaborate with others to educate and provide opportunities for the residents in our community to live a healthier life.
Chelsea Beard
Chelsea Beard
Chelsea Beard
Kosciusko County Head Start & Early Head Start
I am a part of the coalition to collaborate and partner with the community to make an impact on the reduction of tobacco use in county.
