Follow the Leader

Fire in the Belly: Laura Hunter on Public Health, Tobacco Control & Finding Your Path

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In this episode of Follow the Leader, host Cassie Silver sits down with Laura Hunter, CEO of the Australian Council on Smoking and Health and ECU science graduate. Laura shares how a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and human biology led to a purpose-driven career in public health advocacy. 

She reflects on formative ECU experiences, the power of volunteering and mentoring, and her fierce commitment to tackling youth vaping and tobacco harm. A must-listen for students and graduates seeking meaningful, impact-focused careers