Stacey Cook, LCSW, MSW, CPNLP is President and CEO of SalusCare, one of Florida’s leading nonprofit behavioral health organizations. A licensed clinical social worker, executive leader, author, and educator, Stacey has spent more than 25 years advancing behavioral healthcare through clinical innovation, crisis system transformation, and compassionate leadership. She has led complex behavioral health systems through major natural disasters and public health challenges while driving innovation, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding access to care.
Stacey is the creator of BeyondWords, a communication framework that helps healthcare professionals strengthen trust, improve patient engagement, and recognize the powerful messages conveyed beyond spoken language. She is passionate about restoring the human connection in healthcare and equipping leaders with practical tools that improve patient outcomes, workforce well-being, and organizational culture.