Acknowledgments

Executive Summary | 2004-2006 | Tables | Methodology | Acknowledgements | Trend Charts

The American Lung Association State of the Air 2008 is the result of the hard work of many people:

Outside the American Lung Association: Allen S. Lefohn of A.S.L. & Associates, who compiled the data; Deborah Shprentz, who researched and reviewed the science; Cindy Wright of CJW Associates, who developed marketing and field materials; Kristin Lawton at Convio, Inc., who partnered with Online Services on website development for the report; and Frank O’Donnell of Clean Air Watch, who helped with media outreach.

In the American Lung Association National Headquarters: Paul G. Billings, who supervised the work; Janice E. Nolen, who directed the project, analyzed data and wrote the text; Blake Early, who reviewed and revised materials; and Josephine Ceselski, who coordinated trend data, field outreach and e-advocacy; Andrea Stansfield, MPH, who converted the raw data into meaningful tables and comparisons, calculated all the at-risk population data and reviewed the report; Zach Jump, who assisted in the data analysis and review; Susan Rappaport, MPH, who spearheaded the data analysis; Elizabeth Lancet, MPH, who consulted on the data analysis; Norman Edelman, MD, who reviewed the science and health discussions; Jean Haldorsen, who supervised production and scheduling for print and online editions; Tony Javed who oversaw the online development and Robin Fostel who coordinated website development for the report and promotional materials for the field; and Carrie Martin, who directed marketing materials development and media outreach, and Elizabeth Margulies who assisted with media coordination.

In the nationwide American Lung Association: All Lung Association field offices reviewed and commented on the data for their states. Hard-working staff across the nation went out of their way to ensure that their state and local air directors were in the loop.

Finally, great appreciation goes to the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, who along with their Executive Director, Bill Becker, and Amy Royden-Bloom, strove to make this report better through their comments, review and concerns. Many of their members reviewed and commented on the individual state data presented and the methodology to help make this report more accurate. We appreciate them as our partners in the fight against air pollution. This report should in no way be construed as a comment on the work they do.

The American Lung Association assumes sole responsibility for the content of the American Lung Association State of the Air 2008.

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