Wade Cook

CEO and Coach of Wade Empowers, Wade describes himself as someone who delivers holistic wellness

services, including Reiki healing, coaching sessions, space clearing, and sound baths. A survivor of

trauma, Wade has turned those experiences into a life of courage and creation of community. He is a

strong advocate who exemplifies thriving in the face of adversity. Wade holds a BA in Education and is a

California Certified Peer Support Specialist. He has served as a speaker, facilitator, and advocate in HIV

and recovery communities for many years, including Project Upfront (Las Vegas), HIV Advocacy with

Project LEAP (Houston), chair of the Ryan White Planning Council (Southern Nevada), Being Alive  (Los

Angeles), and Desert AIDS Project (Palm Springs). He served on the advisory board for HARP (HIV and

Aging Research Project) as well as facilitator with Hardship to Hope at Columbia University.