Glenna Crooks

Glenna Crooks, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Strategic Health Policy International, Inc., a global consulting firm that organizes chaos and solves complex health problems for clients across sectors and geographies. With an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in health sciences, social sciences, law, and journalism, she has more than three decades of experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions for healthcare, policy, and advocacy.

As a strategist, Crooks has contributed to numerous national and international initiatives, such as expanding the influenza vaccine market, developing legislation to increase pharmaceutical studies in children, and creating plans to eliminate viral hepatitis and improve the care of veterans.

She is also the founder and CEO of SageLife, LLC, a consulting firm that optimizes human capital available in personal and professional support networks. This approach is described in one of her several books, "The NetworkSage: Realize Your Network Superpower," an innovation in human capital management inspired by her favorite superhero, Iron Man. Currently, a related book for seniors, "Longevity Pioneering: Building Networks to Be In Control of Your Life," is in press.

Crooks has received numerous awards for her work, with her favorite being named a "Disruptive Woman to Watch." She delivers keynotes and workshops globally to leaders on topics vital to the health and prosperity of their stakeholders and the economic success and security of their business or government.