Breathe Tradition Not Addiction
Breathe Tradition, Not Addiction (BTNA) is a health education program that teaches 4th – 12th grade students about commercial tobacco, vaping, and traditional medicines. This is a fun and engaging way to get students to think about how tobacco and vaping products
may impact their health.
To schedule a presentation or to become involved as a presenter, Please fill out the form below:
Our BTNA Presenters
Laila Fauzi
Leader
Hello y'all! My name is Laila Fauzi, and I am a junior at the University of New Mexico studying Biochemistry and minoring in Biology. My future aspiration is to practice medicine and become an Anesthesiologist! Some interesting facts about me include working in the Neuroscience department lab as a Student Lab Aide since my sophomore year, playing the violin, and cooking Malaysian cuisine well. I have been with BTNA since my sophomore year, and I love teaching middle and high school students about the dangers of commercial tobacco and how they differ from traditional tobacco. And with the new year and the new goals, I am excited to continue with the Native Health Initiative throughout my university years! Thank you, and I am looking forward to meeting and working with all of you.
Morgan MacKenzie
Leader
Morgan graduated in Spring 2022 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.A. in French. She is currently a leader with BTNA’s Breath Tradition, Not Addiction program and is preparing to apply to dual MD/Ph.D. programs. This will be her second year working with NHI, and she is excited to continue collaborating with this group of community leaders!
Kristelle Llonoso
Leader
Kristelle’s journey with NHI began in 2020, where her interest in preventative medicine and joy of teaching started. Beyond stepping out of her comfort zone, she has played a pivotal role in volunteer recruitment, establishing partnerships with schools in New Mexico, and engaging with hundreds of students. As the lead coordinator and primary presenter for the past four years, Kristelle has been instrumental in shaping the BTNA program’s direction. She looks forward to collaborating with NHI’s leaders, driven by a shared vision to expand BTNA’s influence and make a lasting impact in the community.