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Jodie DeLoach Selected as 2024 DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce Rising Star
September 8, 2024
The Tobacco Free Partnership of DeSoto County is thrilled to announce that our very own Tobacco Program Manager, Jodie DeLoach, has been named the 2024 DeSoto County Chamber Rising Star. This prestigious recognition celebrates Jodie's unwavering dedication to public health and her leadership in tobacco prevention and community wellness initiatives.
Thank you to Oralia Ramirez with RMZ Realty for sponsoring the 2024 Rising Star Award.
Oralia has served as a Tobacco Free Partnership Board Member for the past 3 years.
Pictured with Jodie DeLoach, Tobacco Program Manager and 2024 Rising Star Recipient.
Jodie’s work as Tobacco Program Manager, a role she has held since 2016, has been pivotal in creating a healthier DeSoto County. Through her efforts, the Tobacco Free Partnership has developed impactful educational programs that empower our youth to resist tobacco use, linked local businesses to effective tobacco-free workplace policies, and helped countless residents access resources to quit tobacco.
Her recognition as a Rising Star not only highlights her commitment to community health but also reinforces the importance of tobacco prevention in building a stronger, healthier DeSoto County. Jodie’s leadership within the Partnership has been instrumental in fostering collaborative relationships with schools, local leaders, and organizations, making strides toward our shared goal of reducing tobacco use and exposure. This honor is a testament to Jodie’s passion for creating lasting change, both in tobacco prevention and in the broader community. As we continue our mission to promote a tobacco-free DeSoto, we look forward to even more achievements under her leadership. Congratulations, Jodie, on this well-deserved recognition! We are excited to see how your work continues to inspire our community and beyond. |
 Jodie Deloach, alongside her husband and lifelong DeSoto County resident, Ford DeLoach. |
