Kathleen is an actress, businesswoman, writer and speaker, and is a founding partner (with husband, Phil Cooke) and VP at Cooke Pictures in Burbank CA (cookepictures.com). Responsible for casting and providing creative consulting Kathleen works with many of the leading nonprofits and ministries in the country. Together, in 2013, they launched The Influence Lab (influencelab.com) focusing on redefining the Christian mission strategy in the digital age. She is the editor of the monthly Influence Women Newsletter, influencelab.com/women, and her weekly blog can be found at kathleencooke.com which focuses on developing, connecting and inspiring Christian women involved in media, entertainment, arts, and all areas of influence. As an adjunct professor, Kathleen co-directed the internationally recognized Biola Media Conference, and currently is an adjunct for Asbury University. Kathleen found/directed the West Coast/Hollywood Chapter of Christian Women In Media (CWIMA) in 2011 and in 2013 she co-founded/directed the national women’s ASCEND Conference (ascendconference.org). She is a regular column contributor to WHOA Magazine, whoawomen.com, is on the boards for Hollywood Connect, Hollywood Prayer Network, and the National Salvation Army. She regularly travels nationally and internationally speaking on topics of faith, media, leadership, and culture. Her passion is to see women mature, flourish, and find their significance beginning with a vibrant and sustaining relationship with God. You can follow Kathleen on Twitter @KathyCooke or Instagram: KathleenRCooke.
