Dr. Strauss is the creator of the QuitGroups program.

 Dr. Strauss earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, holds two certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Strauss earned his Masters in Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

Mr. Starrett’s diverse professional background includes 12 years of management consulting in strategy and supply chain operations for electronics and consumer goods companies as well as 4 years of music composition for film and television. Prior to consulting, Starrett worked at Microsoft and The Red Herring Magazine. Starrett earned a Bachelor of Science from Stanford University, a Master’s degree from The Juilliard School, and is a Fulbright Scholar.

Mr. Rice is a smoking cessation expert and the QuitGroups Program Coordinator. Before coming to QuitGroups, he taught music at the middle school and high school level in Texas. Mr. Rice earned a Bachelors in Music Education from Sam Houston State University and a Masters in Music Performance from the University of North Texas.

Ms. Helen is a smoking cessation expert and is the first contact for many of those who first join our community. Before coming to QuitGroups, Ms. Helen taught communication skills, sales techniques and interpersonal skills as a corporate trainer and life coach. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Education and Psychology from Brooklyn College.

Mr. Kale is responsible for implementation of design and technology at QuitGroups. A member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, he is a graduate of the American University of Paris where he studied international business and marketing and received a post-bachelors degree in graphic and digital design from Parsons The New School for Design.