Channie Cretsinger

Channie Cretsinger is an East Tennessee native and a University of Tennessee alumna. She first joined SMART as a graduate intern while completing her Master's in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy and Management. Upon her graduation, Channie transitioned into SMART's program associate role, then became the special projects coordinator. 

Her previous work includes graduate research on the Rape Prevention and Education Evaluation team, and she was a member of the Department of Public Health's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. 

In this position, Channie strives to assist SMART in improving the health and development of underserved individuals and communities experiencing substance misuse and addiction.