Truth Initiative
Truth Initiative offers paid, semester-long internships in Washington, DC for undergraduate and graduate students interested in public health, tobacco control, and related fields. Interns work 15‑20 hours per week in the fall/spring or up to full‑time in the summer, gaining hands‑on experience in areas such as research, development, partnerships, and public policy while contributing to the organization’s mission to end smoking.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
1999
Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to ending tobacco and nicotine addiction. Its mission is to build a culture where young people reject smoking, vaping, and nicotine. The organization combines research, public education campaigns (including the Truth campaign), cessation services and digital quit programs, school curricula, and policy advocacy to prevent tobacco initiation and help people quit. It also provides resources for educators, clinicians, and policymakers and addresses related public‑health issues.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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