04/20/2021 08:40:17 PMFor partnering with the University of Houston to reduce tobacco use and cancer among vulnerable populations, David Evans, CEO of Integral Care in Austin, won a 2020 Friend of Education Award from the College of Education. Health Professor Lorraine Reitzel nominated Evans for the award for his collaboration on the Taking Texas Tobacco Free program, which provides research-based trainings and education to help people quit smoking. “Evans has been an unwavering advocate for individuals with behavioral needs across the state, and has contributed significantly to the eradication of tobacco health disparities and the elevation of health and wellness through his partnerships and support,” Reitzel said in her award nomination letter.