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
Global Black Gay Men Connect – Community Reporting & HIV Research Webinar
During this webinar, facilitated by Juan Michael Porter II, Susan Cole (Phoenix Health Movement), Riko Boone (Treatment Action Group), and Matthew Rose (Human Rights Campaign) had a bold and honest discussion on the future of HIV reporting. Together, they examined...
APPG on Black Health Reproductive Equity & Fibroids Meeting
Susan Cole participated in the first parliamentary meeting of the APPG on Black Health, chaired by Paulette Hamilton MP with CAHN as the secretariat, Reproductive Equity & Fibroids was the topic of discussion. Fibroids disproportionately impact women of colour....
Spring BHIVA 2025
Susan Cole attended the BHIVA Spring Conference 2025. There were many great presentations some are mentioned below. Badru Male from PositiveEast presented on his co-production with faith leaders. He talked about their development of faith-based assets to improve HIV...