Meet Toki (Kathy) Ko (she/her), the Organizing and Engagement Manager for the Southern California Region at the California Tobacco Endgame Center for Organizing and Engagement. Toki holds a Master’s degree in Global Health Science from the University of California, San Francisco, and is a dedicated advocate for health equity, viewing tobacco control as a critical social justice issue.
Before joining the American Heart Association, Toki played a key role in organizing local coalitions to advance smoke-free outdoor area policies in Los Angeles County. Her commitment to tobacco control began at the Alameda County Department of Public Health, where she worked to successfully ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Oakland, CA.
Through her expertise in strategic community organizing and tobacco policy development, Toki is dedicated to protecting vulnerable communities from the predatory practices of the tobacco industry. In her personal time, Toki enjoys exploring National Parks and cherishing moments as a new mother.
Contact: Kathy (Toki) Ko