Alicia Cole

Alicia Cole

Keynote Speaker: Patient Engagement & Safety Consultant; Co-Founder, Alliance for Safety Awareness for Patients; Necrotizing Fasciitis Survivor

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Alicia Cole Biography

Alicia Cole, a survivor of severe hospital-acquired infections, has channeled her experiences into advocacy for patient safety. Her journey in patient advocacy began in 2006 when a black dot above her surgical incision — noticed by her mother following a routine fibroid removal surgery — signaled the onset of necrotizing fasciitis. This marked the beginning of a grueling two-month battle to survive hospital-acquired MRSA, VRE, sepsis, and pseudomonas, which included a month-long stay in the ICU, six additional surgeries, and extensive rehabilitation. In 2008, Cole and her parents co-founded the Alliance for Safety Awareness for Patients (ASAP), an organization dedicated to education and awareness. Her advocacy efforts culminated in the passing of California Senate Bill 158, which mandated hospitals to maintain sanitary environments and publicly report infection rates.

Cole's contributions extend to national platforms, including collaborations with the Consumers Union Safe Patient Project, lobbying on Capitol Hill, and presenting at the CMS QualityNet Conference. She was part of the inaugural class of patient advocates at the IHI National Quality Forum. Additionally, she has served on various state and national advisory groups, including the state HAI Advisory Committee, the Education and Public Reporting Subcommittee, the State of Wyoming HAI Advisory Group, and as Chair of the Engagement Committee.

Her continuous educational pursuits include a graduate certificate in Healthcare Management & Leadership from UCLA, where she played a pivotal role in developing the institution's Patient Advocate Program. Cole's efforts in the field of patient safety have been recognized by President Barack Obama, and she served as a Voting Member on the Presidential Advisory Council for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) from 2015 until February 2020. Additionally, she serves on the board of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation and the Environmental Services Optimization Playbook Project (ESOP) Advisory Council. Cole is a member of the Patient Safety Action Network (PSAN) and the Society for Participatory Medicine, and she was listed among the “Nation’s Best-Practices in Patient and Family Engagement” by the Caregiver Action Network. Her story and advocacy work have garnered national attention, with features on ABC’s "20/20," "The Doctors," "The Dr. Nandi Show," and in publications such as USA Today, HEALTH Magazine, and Consumer Reports.

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Alicia Cole Videos

Alicia Cole | Initiative to Reduce Surgical Site Infections
Alicia Cole | Racism in Health Care Panel for WFAE News
Alicia Cole's Patient Story: 5 Years Later

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Alicia Cole is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Health, Public Health, Overcoming Adversity and Black Heritage.

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Alicia Cole generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Alicia Cole is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Health and Public Health. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Alicia Cole generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Erkeda DeRouen, Katrina Brownlee and Sharla Smith, PhD. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alicia Cole for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Alicia Cole Videos

Alicia Cole | Initiative to Reduce Surgical Site Infections
Alicia Cole | Racism in Health Care Panel for WFAE News
Alicia Cole's Patient Story: 5 Years Later
Alicia Cole: "Patients know more than we give them credit for"
Alicia Cole | Near Fatal: The Hospital Stay that Nearly Killed Her
  • How do I book Alicia Cole to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alicia Cole for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alicia Cole, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alicia Cole or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alicia Cole for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Alicia Cole, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alicia Cole, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alicia Cole speak about?

    Alicia Cole is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Health, Public Health, Overcoming Adversity and Black Heritage.
  • Where does Alicia Cole travel from?

    Alicia Cole generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Alicia Cole?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alicia Cole for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alicia Cole for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alicia Cole or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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