Colleen Hermann-Franzen is the Smokefree Housing Manager for the American Lung Association of Oregon. ALAO is a founding member of the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area Smokefree Housing Project, whose mission is to reduce renters’ exposure to secondhand smoke. In her role, Colleen regularly assists landlords and property management companies in converting their properties to smoke-free environments. Colleen has presented smokefree housing information to a variety of audiences including public health advocates, market-rate landlords, and affordable housing providers. In every setting, Colleen strives to promote both the business and health incentives of a no-smoking policy in multi-unit housing.

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