Healthy Learners announces new Program Manager
January 23, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners welcomes Jennifer Cooke as its new program manager for Healthy Learners Midlands.
As a registered nurse with a varied professional and educational background, Cooke is a welcome addition to the Healthy Learners family. Prior to joining Healthy Learners, she served as a legal nurse consultant for Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP. Cooke also has experience working as a nurse in pediatrics and dermatology. She also practiced as a health care attorney for approximately nine years before attending nursing school. Prior to her legal career, Cooke worked as a medical social worker.
“We believe that Jennifer’s diverse knowledge and experience will help strengthen our efforts to provide the Midlands most vulnerable children access to basic health care services. We look forward to her leadership within our organization and the community,” said Jo Pauling-Jones, executive director of Healthy Learners.
Cooke holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of the South, Master of Social Work and J.D. degrees from the University of South Carolina, and an A.D.N. from Midlands Technical College. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Columbia.
About Healthy Learners
Healthy Learners was founded in 1992 based on the belief that children learn better when they are healthy. A ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, Healthy Learners has five programs that serve 149 schools across eleven South Carolina school districts. The counties served are Allendale, Dillon, Georgetown, Greenwood, Lexington and Richland. For more information, see healthylearners.com.
