Adam Cook became Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, in October 2022. A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience, he leads development, marketing, volunteer services and government relations for the hospital, with a strong focus on driving philanthropic engagement and support. Most recently, he served as Chief Development Officer for Mercy Health, where he oversaw fundraising strategy for 16 foundations across the organization’s multi-state footprint. Adam graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies with an emphasis in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (C...