Lauren Kemmeter

Lauren serves as a Community Health Program Coordinator at Mono County Public Health, located in Mono County, California. In her role, Lauren leads the county's comprehensive tobacco control efforts, aiming to change social norms around commercial tobacco use, protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke, support individuals in their recovery from nicotine addiction, and prevent the initiation of new tobacco users, particularly among youth. As part of her responsibilities, Lauren facilitates both youth and adult coalitions, manages media campaigns, conducts community outreach, and provides technical assistance and capacity building to clinicians and community service providers to implement tobacco screening and treatment programs. 

Mono County is a geographically isolated and sparsely populated jurisdiction situated on the eastern slope of California's Sierra Nevada range. With a population of approximately 13,195 according to the 2020 Census, the county covers 3,103 square miles, the majority of which is publicly owned. The only incorporated jurisdiction in Mono County is the Town of Mammoth Lakes, spanning 3 square miles. Mono County Public Health is dedicated to providing environmental and public health services that promote the health and safety of residents and visitors in Mono County. The organization comprises a diverse team of community messengers, healers, and advocates who possess intergenerational and multicultural expertise. The mission and vision of Mono County Department of Public Health revolve around promoting and protecting a culture of health and safety in the community and environment.