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Elizabeth Cook

Elizabeth Cook

Madison,WI

Summary

Education leader with over 15 years of experience in strategic planning and execution of health programs. Proven track record in team building and developing actionable content that drives significant outcomes. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and creating inclusive educational environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Content Specialist

American School Health Association
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging school health content, including articles and resources, supporting organizational goals.
  • Created and managed editorial calendar for timely delivery of high-quality content across platforms.
  • Analyzed content performance using data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on school health trends to ensure content relevance and accuracy.
  • Oversaw content lifecycle from ideation to promotion, ensuring efficient delivery processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align content strategies with organizational objectives.

Senior Director Whole-Child Health

Alliance for a Healthier Generation
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Co-led strategic planning, driving product innovation to maintain competitive market positioning.
  • Authored flagship assessments and developed model policies for state and district implementation.
  • Designed surveys and metrics, identifying key performance indicators for data analysis.
  • Created and managed a team of 12 subject-matter experts, fostering partnerships with education and public health stakeholders.
  • Engaged in funder stewardship, leading proposal authorship to secure essential funding.
  • Received executive coaching in transformative leadership, enhancing equitable organizational growth capabilities.
  • Led cross-functional teams to create innovative health initiatives, achieving measurable improvements in student wellness.
  • Spearheaded initiatives improving student wellness, resulting in significant health gains across multiple districts.

Senior National Advisor, Social-Emotional Health

Alliance for a Healthier Generation
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Executed social-emotional health strategy, leading successful pivot to top learning series during COVID.
  • Pioneered RISE Index and initiative; trained staff to enhance program capacity.
  • Standardized surveys and fidelity forms; coached staff to improve outcomes.
  • Supervised team of 6 content managers, providing nationwide training and technical assistance.
  • Engaged in thought leadership on health and learning, shaping organizational strategy.
  • Facilitated cross-functional teams to enhance social-emotional health programs, promoting shared learning.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives resulting in highest engagement for learning series in history.
  • Developed post-training surveys, yielding data-driven insights to boost program effectiveness.

School Mental Health & Psychology Consultant

Department of Public Instruction
MADISON, USA
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Directed Trauma-Sensitive Schools and Mental Health Screening initiatives, integrating with PBIS frameworks.
  • Authored best practice guidelines and delivered school psychology training to elevate educator competencies.
  • Analyzed school mental health integration within PBIS to strengthen student support systems.
  • Facilitated coalitions among TSS, MTSS, and stakeholders, establishing partnerships with LEAs, CBOs, and government agencies.
  • Developed resources for merging TSS with Social Emotional Learning and Compassion Resiliency programs.
  • Led creation of best practice guidance in school psychology, enhancing mental health support for students.

School Psychologist

McFarland School District
08.2013 - 06.2017
  • Led implementation of student problem-solving teams and RtI, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Authored successful grants, including Project AWARE, securing essential funding for programs.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to enhance student support systems, achieving measurable improvements.
  • Developed and implemented mental health programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and successful acquisitions.
  • Facilitated training sessions for PBIS teams, fostering collaboration and enhancing school climate.
  • Trained staff on state and federal regulations, ensuring compliance and smooth adoption.
  • Provided internal coaching for PBIS teams and school-based mental health providers to optimize effectiveness.

Education

Ed. Spec. - School Psychology

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
05.2008

B.A. - Psychology, Certification: Women's Studies

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
05.2006

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Program design
  • Data analysis
  • Leadership and management
  • Training and development
  • Technical assistance
  • Grant writing
  • Public speaking
  • Content strategy
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Research skills
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Policy development
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Financial management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Additional Information

School Board Member, Monona Grove School District, WI, 04/01/20, President, Vice President, 2021-2023, Teaching, Learning & Equity, Policy Committee, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Model Wellness Policy Assessment, 2024, Lead Author, FitBit ACE LTE Kid's Watch, 2024, Content creator, YouTube Kids and Family Video: Della and the Search for the Mirror of Identity, 2024, Lead script writer, Healthier Generation's Strategic Plan Refinement, 2024, Contributing Author, Research Brief: The Intersection of Health and Learning, 2023, Internal document for Healthier Generation Staff, Thriving Through the Holidays, 2023, Presented to over 350 JC Penny Associates, Enhancing Student Success Through Family Engagement Practices, 2023, Lead Author, 3-part e-learning series, In It Together: Creating and Sustaining Positive Team Culture, 2022, Presented at the Wisconsin School Psychology Association Fall Conference, Healthy Schools: An Imperative or Impossibility, 2022, Co-presenter with the American Academy of Pediatrics and School Superintendents Association, Ensuring a Welcoming, Healthy, and Restorative Return to School, 2022, Presenter, Attendance Awareness Campaign, Webinar 3. Hosted by Attendance Works, Healthy Schools 10-Year Roadmap, 2022, Contributing author and current advisor, Tobacco-Free Schools Model Policy, 2021, Lead Author, policy product for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress Model Policy and Administrative Guidance, 2021, Contributing Author, policy product for the Washington State School Directors Association, Thriving School Integrated Assessment, 2021, Contributing Author, published, Quick Start Health Assessment, 2021, Lead Author, published, Tobacco-Free Schools Assessment, 2021, Contributing Author, published, Resilience in School Environments Index, 2019, Lead Author, Planning for the Next Normal at School: Keeping students, staff and families safe and health, 2020, Lead Author: Chapter 1: The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of students and educators, Chapter 5: Staff and Teacher well-being, Ready, Set, RISE! Building resilient communities with e-tools for school, 2021, Contributing Author, Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals, 2020, Lead Author, Chapter 21: Effective Implementation and Evaluation of Trauma-Informed Schools, Filling Your Cup: Supporting Educator Well-Being, 2020, Lead Author, e-learning series for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Bridging Connections: Early Childhood and School-Aged Children, 2019, Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy Forum: Building Resilience: Addressing Childhood Trauma From Birth to Graduation, A Community Based-Approach to Trauma and Social Emotional Learning, 2019, ASU GSV Summit, Wisconsin's Approach to Trauma Sensitive Schools, 2018, Center for School Mental Health Conference, Oct, Not Just Another Thing: Common Barriers and Helpful Solutions to Sustainable Implementation of Trauma Sensitive Schools, 2017-present, Presented throughout the state, Wisconsin DPI's Guidance on Mental Health Screening, 2018, September

Certification

  • Licensed School Psychologist

Affiliations

  • President, Monona Grove School District Board of Education

Timeline

Content Specialist

American School Health Association
01.2025 - Current

Senior Director Whole-Child Health

Alliance for a Healthier Generation
01.2020 - 09.2024

Senior National Advisor, Social-Emotional Health

Alliance for a Healthier Generation
01.2019 - 01.2020

School Mental Health & Psychology Consultant

Department of Public Instruction
10.2015 - 12.2018

School Psychologist

McFarland School District
08.2013 - 06.2017

Ed. Spec. - School Psychology

University of Detroit Mercy

B.A. - Psychology, Certification: Women's Studies

University of Detroit Mercy
Elizabeth Cook