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Tanisha Cook, is a resident of Spartanburg, SC. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate in 2004, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2023. She is now working toward her master's degree and hopes to graduate in 2025. For more than 23years, Tanisha has worked in the healthcare Industry. Her expertise includes Community Health, Oncology, Hospice, Medical/Surgical, and Management of Clinical Practice. She has worked for AccessHealth Spartanburg as an RN Care Navigator for 4.5 years.

Tanisha has been actively involved in the Spartanburg community for many years. She has worked with various populations to address a variety of community challenges at organizations such as the Spartanburg Opportunity Center, St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic, Miracle Hill Ministries, and numerous alcohol and substance abuse programs across Spartanburg County. Tanisha is a 2022 Spartanburg County Foundation Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduate and a member of the GLDI Association. She is a self-published children's book author who loves to read, create art, and give back to her community. "Making a difference in someone’s life is for me the most rewarding aspect of being a nurse.  Giving individuals who are going through a challenging moment in their lives compassion, care, and respect is something I enjoy. One of the most rewarding feelings is recognizing that something as simple as my voice, touch, care, and attention can have a profound effect on my clients."