Kristin Kidd, MA is a technical assistance provider for the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Kristin manages the Center’s training delivery and policy technical assistance for the Southeast PTTC. She has developed and delivered trainings focused on the policy process across the United States. Kristin is also Principle Investigator for the North Carolina Behavioral Health Equity Initiative that collaborates with community agencies to reduce health disparities and promote equity. Prior to joining the Southeast PTTC, Kristin led the Tobacco Control Training and Technical Assistant Team at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her team provided statewide advocacy and policy guidance to local health agencies focused on eliminating tobacco disparities. Kristin collaborated with multiple Colorado communities to pass local tobacco control policies such as retailer licensing and expanded smoke-free/vape-free ordinances.