Staff

Michael B. Steinberg, MD, MPH
Director - Tobacco Dependence Program
michael.steinberg@rutgers.edu

Dr. Michael Steinberg is a general internist with dual appointments at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the School of Public Health. In addition to his medical degree, he has masters' level training in the field of public health education and behavioral science. His clinical and research interests include clinical preventive services and tobacco treatment in primary care and hospital settings. He has published and presented on several topics related to preventive medicine and tobacco issues. Prior to coming to Rutgers, Dr. Steinberg was on faculty at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. At Jefferson, he was Director of Educational Programs and Services at the Comprehensive Center for Tobacco Research and Treatment, where he participated in both clinical and research activities

Kim Jordan-Casarona, DSW,LCSW,LCADC
Treatment Coordinator-Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies
Instructor Division of General Internal Medicine at Rutgers-RWJ Medical School
kjc94@cts.rutgers.edu

Kim Jordan-Casarona, DSW,LCSW,LCADC is the Treatment Coordinator for the Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies, and Instructor at the Division of General Internal Medicine at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Casarona holds both a masters and doctoral degree in social work from Rutgers University. She has over 30 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment and has worked as a clinician and supervisor in a variety of treatment settings including inpatient and outpatient programs, schools and private practice.

Kristen Riley, Ph.D.
Clinical Health Psychologist and Assistant Professor - Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
kristen.riley@rutgers.edu

Kristen Riley, Ph.D., is a Clinical Health Psychologist and Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. Her research and clinical work aims to reduce stigma in order to improve health equity, with a focus on integrated care and tobacco cessation for underserved groups.

Michelle Kennedy, MPH, MCHES
Program Coordinator – Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies
mkennedy@cts.rutgers.edu

Michelle Kennedy, MPH, MCHES is a research administrator with more than fifteen years of experience and has worked on topics including HIV/AIDS, food and physical activity environments, and tobacco. Currently, she is involved in several projects that are cessation focused including technical assistance coordination of the NJ Quit Centers, the Cancer Center Cessation initiative (C3i), and the Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist training. She obtained a Master of Public Health degree in Health Education/Behavioral Science from the Rutgers-School of Public Health and is currently a DrPH student in Leadership, Practice, and Research at the Rutgers-School of Public Health.

Nicolette Garthe, CHES
Research Teaching Specialist and Training Coordinator – Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies
neg53@cts.rutgers.edu

Nicolette Garthe, CHES is a Research Teaching Specialist and Training Coordinator at the Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies and current Master of Public Health student at the Rutgers School of Public Health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Rutgers University. She coordinates the Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist training, provides technical support for healthcare professional education opportunities, and supports research activities at the Center for Tobacco Studies. Ms. Garthe is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).