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Kyle Pfister BiographyI've worn lots of hats: from public speaker to neuroscientist, from state tobacco policy coordinator to storyteller. I've found my love in tobacco and obesity prevention, with expertise in communications, web, policy strategy, and grant-writing.
What inspires me most is meeting health rockstars who are creating change in their communities... and helping them design solutions that help tell the story, mobilize support, and elevate impact. Recent experiences I've loved:
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What clients are saying:"This presentation was a fun, engaging and interactive experience that both taught valuable messaging skills and allowed participants to practice those skills." - Katie Jones, Iowa Cancer Consortium
- Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui Nutrition & Physical Activity Coalition
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What have I been up to recently?
April 10th-19th, 2013 - Traveled to six sites across Wisconsin (Wittenberg, Rhinelander, Siren, Stevens Point, Fort Atkinson) to produce a video series about successful community health leadership. Coalitions included: Citizens Against Poverty, Wittenberg Youth Suicide Coalition, Northwoods LEAN, Statewide Active Communities Team, and FortHealthCare.
February 22-25, 2013 - Traveled to Maui, Hawaii to co-produced a story about the power of gardening to transform an electronic music festival's health and sustainable footprint.
December 5-7, 2012 - Traveled to Northeast Wisconsin to conduct three in-person orientation trainings for new coalition staff (Wausau, Osceola, Superior) on behalf of Wisconsin's Tobacco Prevention & Control Program.
November 14-16, 2012 - Traveled to Northwest Wisconsin to conduct five in-person orientation trainings for new coalition staff (Fond du Lac, Kaukauna, Manitowoc, Port Washington) on
October 2nd, 2012 - Traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to organize a half-day "Communications Pre-Summit" for the Iowa Cancer Consortium's Annual Iowa Cancer Summit.
July 6th & 7th 2012 - Created an advocacy video for Cab Drivers for Madison Safety "Save Taxi Service on State" to promote how Madison cab drivers help prevent drunk-driving and violence.
June 12th, 2012 - Presented a national webinar "How Communities Gain Influence with Strategic Storytelling" for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Communications Network.
May 1st, 2012 - Launched TransformWI.com grant application website.
April 25th, 2012 - Traveled to St. Paul, MN to conduct a full day Communications to Inspire Change training for the American Lung Association of Minnesota's community partners... a little bit of story, a little bit of effective presenting, a little bit of messaging.
March 6th, 2012 - Traveled to Portland, ME to conduct a Storytelling Training for Healthy Lakes Maine.
January 27th, 2012 - Traveled to Des Moines, IA to conduct the first of two Bipartisan Messaging Trainings for the Iowa Cancer Consortium.
January 24th, 2012 - Traveled to South Carolina to conduct a Storytelling Training for the Smoke-Free North Myrtle Beach Coalition. Heard passionate stories about faith, loss, and shagging (it's a dance)!
February 22-25, 2013 - Traveled to Maui, Hawaii to co-produced a story about the power of gardening to transform an electronic music festival's health and sustainable footprint.
December 5-7, 2012 - Traveled to Northeast Wisconsin to conduct three in-person orientation trainings for new coalition staff (Wausau, Osceola, Superior) on behalf of Wisconsin's Tobacco Prevention & Control Program.
November 14-16, 2012 - Traveled to Northwest Wisconsin to conduct five in-person orientation trainings for new coalition staff (Fond du Lac, Kaukauna, Manitowoc, Port Washington) on
October 2nd, 2012 - Traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to organize a half-day "Communications Pre-Summit" for the Iowa Cancer Consortium's Annual Iowa Cancer Summit.
July 6th & 7th 2012 - Created an advocacy video for Cab Drivers for Madison Safety "Save Taxi Service on State" to promote how Madison cab drivers help prevent drunk-driving and violence.
June 12th, 2012 - Presented a national webinar "How Communities Gain Influence with Strategic Storytelling" for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Communications Network.
May 1st, 2012 - Launched TransformWI.com grant application website.
April 25th, 2012 - Traveled to St. Paul, MN to conduct a full day Communications to Inspire Change training for the American Lung Association of Minnesota's community partners... a little bit of story, a little bit of effective presenting, a little bit of messaging.
March 6th, 2012 - Traveled to Portland, ME to conduct a Storytelling Training for Healthy Lakes Maine.
January 27th, 2012 - Traveled to Des Moines, IA to conduct the first of two Bipartisan Messaging Trainings for the Iowa Cancer Consortium.
January 24th, 2012 - Traveled to South Carolina to conduct a Storytelling Training for the Smoke-Free North Myrtle Beach Coalition. Heard passionate stories about faith, loss, and shagging (it's a dance)!
