Founder / Executive Director

Laurie Adams, President/CEO of WELCO, LKA Inc., is the founder and Executive Director of the BABY & ME-Tobacco Free Program. Under her direction, the program has been implemented nationwide and has undergone research proving its effectiveness. She is responsible for conducting all aspects of administration and implementation of the evidence-based perinatal/postpartum smoking cessation program, and oversees 21 states currently conducting the program.

Laurie worked 15 years as a program director with the NY State Tobacco Control Program, implementing tobacco control policy and system changes. She is a certified cessation specialist and shares her passion for tobacco-free women and improving the lives of the families BMTFP reaches.

Director of Health Services

Allysa Houle Williams is the Director of Health Services at WELCO, LKA Inc., and provides technical and administrative assistance to states and individual agencies that implement the BABY & ME-Tobacco Free Program. She also works collectively in the development and dissemination of program curriculum, educational materials, trainings, and knowledge of program operations.

Allysa received her Master of Public Health (MPH), with a concentration in Behavioral, Social, and Community Health from the Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health. She is Certified in Public Health (CPH) and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She also holds the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP).

Director of Program Services

Lindsay Ball is the Director of Program Services at WELCO LKA Inc. She oversees the coordination and administration of the BABY & ME-Tobacco Free Program within states, which includes planning, organizing, providing technical assistance for overall program delivery.

Prior to joining the BMTFP team, Lindsay was the Program Coordinator alongside Laurie Adams, working on various grant-based health and wellness initiatives, including work with the Bureau of Tobacco Control. She was responsible for managing the day-today operations of community engagement, implementing policy & systems change, as well as coordinating and guiding work to accomplish science-based tobacco control action.

Lindsay received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community & Human Services from SUNY Empire.

National BMTFP Facilitator

Carrie is the National Facilitator for the BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program at WELCO LKA Inc. She is responsible for conducting the program in states that have opted for a telehealth model. Carrie provides tobacco cessation counseling services to women and their families who enroll in the program.

Prior to joining the national team, Carrie worked for 8 years as a certified BMTFP Facilitator in Indiana. She also once served as the Director of a local Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coalition.

Carrie received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Indiana State University. She is a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS).

Data Manager

Mike Ball serves as the Data Manager for WELCO LKA Inc. Mike is responsible for managing the online data portal, including portal maintenance, reporting and analysis. He is also responsible for the issuing, tracking and maintenance of our electronic vouchers. He works directly with BMTFP agencies and their sponsors.

Mike has over 15 years of experience in tracking, reconciling and reporting on financial stationary as well as over 3 years of proficiency in fund accounting, including implementing, maintaining, and trend analysis on budgetary accounts.

Mike received his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accountancy from SUNY Empire.

Accounts Manager

George Adams serves as the Accounts Manager for WELCO LKA Inc. and BMTFP. George is responsible for conducting all aspects of fiscal administration; accounting, invoices, purchasing, and fiduciary accountability. He works directly with BMTFP sites to provide efficient accounting and billing processes. George has 18 years of experience in accounts management and provides effective, timely support to staff and our national partners.