Elise Rasmussen

Elise Rasmussen is a prominent figure in the tobacco and nicotine industries, known for her role as a connector, facilitator, and mentor in driving global transformation.

Over the past fifteen years, Elise Rasmussen has been the driving force behind the prestigious GTNF Conference, uniting health experts, politicians, and business leaders to shape the future of the industry with an emphasis on diversity, inclusiveness, regulation, and heightened health awareness.

With a remarkable four-decade-long involvement, Elise Rasmussen is the founder and publisher of the esteemed 150-year-old Tobacco Reporter, recognized as the premier industry magazine worldwide.

In addition to her contributions to Tobacco Reporter, she is also the visionary behind Vapor Voice, a groundbreaking global publication dedicated to addressing critical issues in the vaping sector.

Elise Rasmussen holds key positions as the Executive Director of GTNF Trust, Vice President of TMA, and Global Sales and Events Director of TABEXPO, spearheading the digital transformation of leading industry publications such as Tobacco Reporter and Vapor Voice, enhancing their readership and engagement.

Moreover, Elise Rasmussen is the co-founder of Women In Tobacco, an innovative organization fostering collaboration among female industry stakeholders to drive pivotal initiatives and business strategies through networking opportunities.

Elise Rasmussen's educational background includes a BA in Political Science with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an Associate of Arts (AA) from Saint Mary's School.

Her extensive professional experience encompasses roles such as Founder and Chief Director at GTNF Conferences, Founder and Publisher at Vapor Voice, and Publisher at Tobacco Reporter, among other notable positions in prominent industry organizations.