Glenna Crooks, Ph.D.

Glenna Crooks, Ph.D. is a highly experienced healthcare policy strategist and innovator with a diverse background in public health, policy, and business. She is currently associated with Ingeni Health as a Health and Longevity Strategist.14

Professional Background

Dr. Crooks is the founder and CEO of Strategic Health Policy International, Inc., a global consulting firm she established in 1994. The firm specializes in organizing chaos and solving complex healthcare problems for clients across various sectors and geographies.1

Her career highlights include:

• Global Vice President of Vaccine Business at Merck from 1992 to 1994, where she grew sales from $400 million to over $1 billion in just over two years.1
• Member of the Firm at The Pagonis and Donnelly Group, where she led the healthcare practice and advised on strategy and implementation of legislation, regulation, and various healthcare issues.1
• Board Member and Audit Committee Member for American Biogenetic Sciences, Inc., a startup biotechnology company focused on rare diseases.1

Expertise and Contributions

Dr. Crooks is known for her ability to develop innovative solutions in healthcare, policy, and advocacy. Some of her notable contributions include:

• Developing legislation to increase pharmaceutical studies in children
• Creating national plans to eliminate viral hepatitis and improve care for veterans with rare diseases
• Expanding the influenza vaccine market by changing age recommendations for universal use1

Education and Recognition

With an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in health sciences, social sciences, law, and journalism, Dr. Crooks has been called a "one-woman think tank" for her innovative work in education and healthcare.5

Current Role

As a Health and Longevity Strategist at Ingeni Health, Dr. Crooks is involved in the development and implementation of state-of-the-art AI technology designed to empower seniors and enhance their quality of life.34

Dr. Crooks maintains an active presence on LinkedIn under the username glennacrooksphd, where she shares insights on healthcare, policy, and career development.2