Speaking
Whether it's a conference, a panel, or a webinar, I jump at the chance to raise awareness about sleep apnea by sharing my own story. If you'd like to discuss my speaking at your event, please email sleepapneastories@gmail.com.
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Florida Association of Sleep Technologists Conference & Sleep Professionals of Alabama
Emma shared her story at two gatherings of sleep technologists and respiratory therapists in Alabama and Florida.
Sleep 2024
Emma spoke as part of the Sleep Research Society's Trainee Symposia Series on a panel titled " Sleep Disorders Through Storytelling: How Research Benefits from Patient Perspectives"
Rise, Shine & Share
Emma co-hosted an event for sleep influencers with Mollie Eastman of Sleep is a skill and Teresa Palmer of Sleep Better NYC. We brought together clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders in the sleep space to encourage collaboration.
NADSMS
North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium
Emma gave a presentation on "The Power of Patient Stories" to an audience of dentists interested in dental sleep medicine.
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Pecha Kucha
Click here to listen to a 6-minute talk I gave at a "Pecha Kucha" night in front of an audience of 150.
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Philadelphia Sleep Conference
"Emma did a great job speaking at the Philadelphia Sleep Conference. Her relatable stories about living with sleep apnea really helped the audience understand the patient perspective."
Michael DiDomenico
Director, Philadelphia Sleep Conference
Patient Panels
I recently shared my story with a group of health journalists at a Project Sleep event in Brooklyn, NY, to raise awareness about the problem of drowsy driving among undiagnosed sleep apnea patients. I have shared my insights as a patient living with sleep apnea at Project Sleep's "Sleep Advocacy Forum" in Washington D.C.
Carolina Sleep Society
“We were so excited to include Emma Cooksey as a speaker at the Carolina Sleep Society Conference this year! Emma is a patient advocate, writer, and podcast host who has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. We are so glad that she shared her story to help clinicians understand the challenges and successes of adjusting to sleep apnea treatment."
Robert Miller,
VP, Carolina Sleep Society