I Care to Care!
The ability to understand basic health information shapes the ability to make better health decisions. After decades of minimal improvement in national health literacy scores and sustained levels of health inequity, I decided to try something new…not for money, but because I care.
About Me…
Dr. Fayshonda Cooks
I am originally from the very small town of DeSoto, GA. Growing up in a poor community with significant health risks and health disparities inspired me to become a Registered Nurse and a Doctor of Public Health. A helper at heart, my goal was and is to be a part of efforts to effect the changes I wish to see in population health.
I have been teaching in leadership roles for most of my nearly 30-year healthcare career and as a college-level adjunct professor for a few years. My clinical leadership expertise along with healthcare administration and college-level faculty success have consistently supported my objective to be, and train others to be, an agent for positive health industry outcomes.
I have worked with awesome teams that were open to my visions and willing to help to create realities beyond anything I visualized. I feel blessed to now see the reality of the vision of creating a free global platform for improving health literacy and health outcomes.
28+
Years of Experience
20+
Awards & Honors
I have more than 28 years of experience in the healthcare industry and have educated and/or trained thousands of people in health-related topics.
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2020
Orlando Business Journal Diversity in Business Award recipient
2019
Florida Department of Health, Orange County, Public Health Hero Award
2019
Healthcare Access Alliance Creator of Community CollaborACTion Initiative
2009
Florida Department of Health, Osceola County, Clinical Leader of Joint Commission Accreditation
2007
Florida Department of Health, Duval County, Leader of Joint Commission Accreditation
1995-2015
Multiple leadership and clinical awards, achievements, and recognitions for excellence and performance
My Expertise and Awards
I am a Doctor of Public Health Graduate with Distinction and a Registered Nurse.
Commitment to excellence and effective training facilitation are strengths that have supported my 100% success rate improving organizational outcomes. I led clinical operations that improved two Florida health department networks from marginal performance to Joint Commission Accreditation, both on the first attempt.
My doctoral project focused on new ways to provide health services and health education in low-income communities. This complemented decades of experience working to improve health outcomes and services for disadvantaged populations.
Caring to Care Together!
In 2018, as founder and CEO of Healthcare Access Alliance, I coined the term CollaborACTion which emphasizes the need for collaboration along with action to effect change. Partners and friends collaborACT to support health services and education opportunities in various communities. Here are a few!
What People Say…
I am known to be an expert educator and strategist. Along with a 100% success rate for improving organizational outcomes, I am a highly rated adjunct professor by students that I am privileged to instruct, and a highly rated leader of teams and programs.
Dr. Cooks has been relatable for us all. You can literally feel the enjoyment she has in leading in education and I am sure that what I have experienced, her patients and or coworkers were able to as well.
Q. T.
Dr. Cooks’ class has been one of the most interesting classes I’ve participated in so far. While some of the information was a great refresher, it was great to broaden my horizons and realize how much more there is to learn. She is excellent at using her experience to make learning interesting and fun.
R.P.
Dr. Cooks is phenomenal. Whenever she is leading a project, we know that it will be successful. Her spirit of excellence, innovation, and team approach are unmatched.
Robert S.
Ms. Cooks presents information in a professional, positive, and easy to understand training environment. Moreover, trainees become subject matter experts able to assist with teaching others at large.
Nancy C.
Fay is an effective communicator ensuring information is disseminated clearly and effectively. She uses her experience and expertise to promote training relevance and excellence.
Adele C.
Fayshonda is often praised for being a guru who is able to make complicated things seem simple…Whenever there is a fire, we bypass the Fire Department for her expertise.
Stephani M.
Fay holds herself to the highest ethical and moral standards. She is patient, kind, and has a great capacity for teaching and developing others.
Hazel U.
I tried not to miss any of Ms. Cooks’ classes...Each week was a new learning experience I loved. I learned so much each time. I thought since I’m in the healthcare industry, class was going to be a breeze, but I actually learned so much.
M. L.
Fay has an innate ability to connect with just about anyone on a personal and professional level… Under her leadership, comprehensive yet succinct communication and training programs are developed.
Mary F.
