CTTTP Board of Directors, 2024
Dr. Sheffer's research focuses on the examination of bio-behavioral mechanisms that support and sustain addictive behaviors. Her work focuses on improving the efficacy and uptake of empirically-supported treatments for tobacco use, particularly among groups that experience tobacco-related health disparities; investigating neurocognitive processes associated with tobacco dependence and other risky and addictive health behaviors; and investigating effective methods to train health care providers in the treatment of tobacco dependence.
She lives in Durham, NC, and enjoys yoga, cooking, the NC mountains, and spending time with her husband and their 3 sons.
Iyaad Hasan, DNP, MBA, APRN
Chief Operating Officer / Vice President of Operations
The Breathing Association
Throughout the course of his extensive 20+ year Nursing career, Dr. Iyaad has worked domestically and internationally for the following organizations: United States Public Health Service within the Immigration and US Customs Enforcement Health Corp and Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Cleveland Clinic (Ohio, Florida, and Abu Dhabi), and CVS Minute Clinics, and, currently, The Breathing Association.
Husam is based in Amman, Jordan. He serves as chairperson of the continuous professional development CPD committee at Jordan Pharmacists Association JPA, member and country representative at the International Society of Pharmacovigilance ISoP, ambassador of Jordan at IVPN-Network, organizing member at IVPN-NeuroPsychiatry, member of the International Pharmaceutical Federation FIP, member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society HIMSS, and others.
Husam is a multifaceted individual with diverse interests outside of his professional endeavors. In his spare time, he enjoys playing chess, which he finds both intellectually stimulating and enjoyable. He is skilled in graphic design, which he uses to create beautiful and informative visuals for his work and personal projects. In addition to his graphic design skills, Husam enjoys playing the violin and painting, both of which provide him with a creative outlet and a way to relax and unwind.