The next installment of our Competencies in Focus webinar series takes place on September 17 at 11 AM ET. When coalitions understand their communities, they can make smarter decisions to guide their prevention efforts. In this webinar, attendees will get a practical look at how coalitions can conduct community assessments to identify needs, prioritize programs, and improve partnerships. Join us for a deep dive into the Assessment competency, where we highlight the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for effective community assessment. Plus, we’ll hear a real-world example from Marsha Bach at the Northern Kentucky Health Department and Rick Skinner, former Mayor of Williamstown, Kentucky, on how a local coalition used data to successfully pass the region’s first comprehensive smokefree policy. This dynamic monthly series, launched in April 2025, spotlights a different coalition competency each month and provides actionable strategies that coalitions can start using right away.