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
AIDSImpact 2025
Susan Cole delivered the opening presentation of the 16th AIDSImpact Conference in Casablanca. Her presentation highlighted the intersecting forms of discrimination and disadvantage affecting women with HIV globally, sharing community insights on the actions needed to...
International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2025
The International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2025 organised by Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with CW+, ARC, NHS Hiyos, Hounslow Council and local organisations. The event brought together numerous health experts and lived...
Black Women’s Health Manifesto Collective
On Friday 16th May 2025, the Black Women’s Health Manifesto Collective met in London. Co - chaired by Professor Jenny Douglas and Dr Vanessa Apea, key leaders and strategic drivers of the Collective, the meeting brought together healthcare professionals, activists,...