STAN MARTIN CONSULTING, LLC


Strengthening Marginalized Communities
Stan Martin Consulting, LLC (SMC) is a Certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides exceptional consulting services to a diverse group of community partners and health care providers in the areas of authentic community engagement, tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, health disparities, social and political determinants of health. SMC is uniquely qualified to help organizations create lasting change and build a more just and equitable world.
WHO WE ARE
Welcome to Stan Martin Consulting, LLC (SMC), where we empower organizations and individuals to create a positive impact in their communities. over two decades of experience in public health, I leverage unique perspective and lived experiences to provide tailored support in community engagement, resiliency, and health promotion. At SMC, we understand the systemic barriers that can hinder progress, and we are dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges. Together, we can unlock your potential and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our capacity building services are designed to promote health equity by empowering communities to identify and address health disparities. SMC utilize proven frameworks to help organizations and individuals build their capacity to improve health outcomes and create equitable, sustainable health systems. Our commitment to health equity means that our services are tailored to the specific needs of communities and populations, enabling them to reach their full potential.
WHAT WE DO



EQUITY
Making Change Possible
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
Place Matters
COMMUNITY VOICE
Transforming Lives
NEWS
Relevant, Important Updates

WHAT'S HAPPENING !
2026: Earned Media:
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/health/niagara-falls-leaders-fight-big-tobacco-no-menthol-campaign/71-cbc7d2de-ad29-475e-ade6-83b7a2a4b370
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https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/niagara-falls-lawmakers-sound-off-on-flavored-tobacco-products/article_c6f169a6-bf3d-4b95-af76-a9407a3e806b.html
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https://www.btpm.org/local/2026-04-01/leaders-in-niagara-county-aim-at-removing-flavored-tobacco-products-from-stores
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https://buffalonews.com/opinion/letters/article_42309d81-49d4-46a9-b17e-3badd15b785a.html
2025:Earned Media
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https://youtu.be/k437OFNBxng?si=chZsIHgsaAxZNTdr
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https://open.substack.com/pub/klaushaus/p/a-conversation-with-stan-the-man?r=435ktr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mvRbYnkXJ8
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/buffalo-menthol-ban-effort/71-4b08f8a2-7cb0-43a3-8eb2-e231f8ab759f
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNQG_-GVKMo
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https://youtu.be/-vhSixoKvBY?si=Cv4-9id0yleqxYSQ
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https://www.wkbw.com/
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https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2025/06/02/unmasking-the-appeal-of-vaping-to-mark-world-no-tobacco-day-
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https://youtu.be/OAUQOYI5ow4
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https://newyorkprohibition.wixsite.com/new-york-prohibition/news
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https://www.wgrz.com/video/news/local/as-seen-on-tv/take-down-tobacco-national-day-of-action/71-7eb38ae9-99a1-4846-9333-5527cfbdc0aa
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https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2025/03/31/youth-taking-action-against-tobacco?cid=share_clip
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https://buffalonews.com/news/local/article_df61bc7e-efbb-11ef-a2e8-3f8a424a322b.html
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https://www.wkbw.com/what-does-it-do-to-the-community-grocery-store-committed-to-not-selling-alcohol-or-tobacco
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/business/bailey-avenue-grocery-store-no-tobacco/71-97668a8e-5bb2-4540-adc2-3f612e1acdb0
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/double-apple-supermarket-awarded-for-prioritizing-black-lives-public-health/ar-AA1yxALB?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/double-apple-supermarket-awarded-for-prioritizing-black-lives-public-health/
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https://newyorkprohibition.wixsite.com/new-york-prohibition/news
2023-2024: Earned Media
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My Journey to SMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0xRuZvhwhA
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https://youtu.be/k7EsQLgHDX8?si=BF3LS-8ne7Bt8o-K
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZcjXAAtwOw
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https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2024/09/18/nysdoh-report-identifies-disparities-in-menthol-tobacco-marketing
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https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/local-group-launches-campaign-to-prevent-tobacco-companies-from-targeting-marginalized-communities/
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https://www.wbfo.org/2024-07-16/producers-pick-the-end-of-menthol-tobacco-use
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https://tenaciouschange.substack.com/p/guest-article-engaging-key-stakeholders
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https://youtu.be/xxVdmTkUydQ?t=14
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https://www.facebook.com/WithJimAnderson/videos/755590613312400/?mibextid=GOdwvm&rdid=3lBPzDnaUbB4XMIF
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https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/coalition-calls-for-ban-on-menthol-cigarette-sales-in-buffalo/
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/health/no-menthol-buffalo-launches-campaign/71-5401386e-ebbb-453e-a6a9-11272676c15f
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https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2024/05/07/no-menthol-buffalo-coalition-cigarettes?cid=share_email
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https://www.michiganstreetbuffalo.org/our-story
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https://www.wgrz.com/video/news/advocates-look-for-support-on-a-city-ban-of-menthol-tobacco/71-8fc38f5a-fa5b-472c-b586-6179c0233ea9
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https://youtu.be/Lpt2qvPsgL0?si=w2lNAWaYm4UdN3p2
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https://www.wbfo.org/2024-02-05/whats-next-the-end-of-menthol-tobacco-use
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https://buffalonews.com/opinion/another-voice-death-from-smoking-menthol-cigarettes-runs-in-families-like-mine/article_5e9580b0-b0b7-11ee-9228-779ad636b1f9.html
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Project for Public Good Interview on Menthol: https://youtu.be/aE7albShZuY?fbclid=IwAR2-ceTp32C1oSZkh7Wc3j9t6sOSUjVujDRKLn2Be07IDWXMM2SVcZrlhhY
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https://buffalonews.com/opinion/editorial/the-editorial-board-renewing-the-fight-against-menthol-flavored-tobacco/article_cebf6b26-6deb-11ee-b753-5b7ddd6a311f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
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https://www.wbfo.org/local/2023-10-26/anti-tobacco-advocates-speak-out-against-the-sale-of-menthol-tobacco-and-vape-products-in-buffalo
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https://omny.fm/shows/wben-extras/10-17-ceo-and-founder-of-stan-martin-consulting-st
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, NAACP, Healthy Leads Forum
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Friday, January 16, WNY ALF-CIO 5th Annual MLK Legacy Luncheon, Foundry Hotel, 1738 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14207
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Saturday, January 24, 2nd Chapter Anniversary Ceremony, Brothers Restaurant, 475 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Monday, February 2, Celebrating Am. Heart Health event, SEIU 2421 Main Street., Buffalo, NY 14214
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Thursday, February 19, Buffalo State University, Black History Month event: TBA/TBD
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Saturday, March 14, 9am - 3pm, Heart Healthy Ambassador, Capacity Building Training, Buffalo Center for Health Equity (Health Science Building), 63 E. Delavan Street, Buffalo, NY
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Wednesday, March 18, "No Menthol Sunday, Kickoff" virtual meeting. 12pm - 1:30pm EST. To register, please RSVP at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hzw8B_zPSlmFxhELg9lWqw#/registration
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Thursday, March 19, Black Lungs, Black Lives Matter, Community Conversation, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Wrobel Towers, 800 Niagara Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, 14305
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Tuesday, March 24, Black Lungs, Black Lives, Matter, Community Conversation, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Spallino Towers, 720 10th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Friday, March 27, Youth Empowerment Kickback Conference, 9:30am - 1:30pm, Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Saturday, March 28, Ebony Girl's Art Exhibition from 2pm - 8pm. McCoy Convention Center, 653 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY
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Monday, March 30, Black Lungs, Black Lives, Matter, Community Conversation, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Doris Jones Family Resource Center, 3001 9th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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Tuesday, April 1, "Public Declaration, Take Down Big Tobacco" City Hall, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Wednesday, April 8, from 6pm - 9pm, World of Life Ministries, Teen Conference, 1941 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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Wednesday, April 15, "Good for the Neighborhood" from 5pm - 6:30pm, Westminster Community Charter School, 24 Westminster Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215
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Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 12pm, "Create A Healthier Niagara Falls Walk", Niagara Falls Underground Heritage Center, 825 Depot Ave. Niagara Falls, NY
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Thursday, April 30, Niagara University "10th Annual Youth Conference, Niagara Falls Convention Center. Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY
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Thursday, May 7, "Good for the Neighborhood" from 5pm - 6:30pm, Westside Community Services 161 Vermont St. Buffalo, NY 14213
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Sunday, June 28, "Afro Caribbean Block Party", from 12pm - 6:00pm, (Jefferson Ave. Between Laurel & Riley Streets), Buffalo, NY 14208

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