ABOUT ME
Dr. Heather Cook is the master at inspiring others. She loves listening to people and crafting a customized plan to create lasting progress. Her ability to connect and her "get it" factor have allowed her to drive results. Cook defines herself as a People Developer, more than a leadership consultant and life coach. She is also a certified Cultural Engagement Specialist.
Dr. Cook is the author of the self-help book, You're Welcome Mama, which hit the Amazon charts as a Hot New Release in five categories and Bestseller in the Continuing Education category.
She received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis with a concentration in Post-Secondary and Private-Sector Leadership from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and was the first graduate of the prestigious Roan Scholars Leadership Program. She earned a BBA in Marketing and an MBA from ETSU. She completed a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Management and Fundraising Management from Indiana University and in 2018, a certificate in Women's Leadership from Cornell.
Dr. Cook is very active in her community. She serves on the Roan Scholar Leadership Program Steering Committee at ETSU and the Chair for the Roan's 20-year celebration in 2020. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Kingsport, where she serves as a board member and upcoming President for their 100th anniversary. Prior to her position with the city of Kingsport, she served on the Kingsport Regional Planning Commission.
She was recognized as a Forty Under 40 in Business recipient in 2013, and received a Stellar Speaker designation from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. In 2017, she was featured in a Ted-talk style event, Ideacademy, and continuously speaks across the country at national conventions inspiring people to become the best version of themselves.