Mary Cooke, Ph.D.
I chose this career path because
I chose this career because I was asked to facilitate and host exchange students from the University of London for Oregon. This is a joint opportunity for me to use my clinical side and higher education. I have been involved in healthcare for a number of years but I wanted to focus on higher education. I am passionate about healthcare and education.
I prepared for this career by
I received a Pd.D., MSc (Econs) in Health and Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Studies, London University.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
My biggest challenge is that things come and go, being faced with conflict, analyzing situations and facilitate resolutions.
My greatest strength(s)
My greatest strength is honesty, integrity and helping other people get out the best in what they do.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment is that I held many good jobs in my life and making the best of where I find myself.
My personal/professional goals
My professional is to have more time to write, publish and do international exchange work for graduate students.
What/Who has inspired me the most
I am inspired by other people. I work with a fantastic group of colleagues and have good support.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered for the things I did to make a change, improve policy in health services, making positive changes moving forward, understand and analyzing current policies.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
I am a member of Royal College of Nursing and Political Studies Association.
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
I support the homeless and children organizations.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I enjoy jogging, running, yoga, walking and the gym.