Susan Cole

Co-Founder and Executive Director of Phoenix Health Movment

Susan is a public speaker, broadcaster, writer and strategic communicator, focused on addressing health inequities affecting people from marginalised communities.

Starting her cross sector career as a research psychologist, with time in the corporate arena, she moved on to have over two decades of leadership in the HIV and sexual health sector, spearheading innovative initiatives with national and global impact. She’s hosted award winning international broadcast series, produced unique health video campaigns & short films tailored to the information needs of marginalised communities, led successful engagement & communication strategies, and regularly speaks at conferences & events around the world.

She is a Board Member of the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Videos

News featuring Susan

New video resource on HIV and mental health for women with HIV

Dec 11, 2025

Phoenix Health Movement is delighted to announce the launch of a new set of video resources for Black & migrant women with HIV about mental health, co-produced with 4M Network of Mentor Mothers. These videos provide empowering, reliable and engaging information,...

Increased rates of HIV in Black women – Susan Cole interviewed by BBC London News

Sep 10, 2025

Black women are at increased risk of HIV in London, according to a new report. Susan Cole was interviewed on behalf of Phoenix Health Movement by Thomas Magill from BBC London News about HIV inequities affecting Black women, including barriers to testing and actions...

BBC Radio London – HIV and Black Women Interview

Sep 9, 2025

Susan Cole was interviewed on BBC London Radio, on behalf of Phoenix Health Movement, about Black women in London being at higher risk of HIV. She highlights that this is linked to “intersecting forms of stigma, discrimination and disadvantage” that Black women...

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