Alicia Cole

Alicia Cole is a two-time survivor of medical errors, hospital-acquired MRSA, Sepsis, and Necrotizing Fasciitis. In the battle to survive, she endured over a decade of weekly medical treatments and aftercare. The former actress now uses her voice and experience to improve the healthcare system and make it safer for others. Her passion is educating patients, caregivers and the public on how to be more engaged and proactive in their care. Alicia was appointed to the Presidential Advisory Council for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) in 2015 and served under both Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.  "Inspiring!" "Amazing!" "Captivating!" are just a few of the words used to describe Alicia's  powerful Keynote presentations.