MEDIA & PRESS
Resources for media, podcast & event inquiries
For interviews, podcast appearances, speaking engagements and other media requests, you’ll find Emma’s approved bio, headshot and contact information below.
Official Bio
Emma Cooksey is an award-winning patient advocate, speaker, and writer. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues. In 2020, Emma launched a weekly podcast, "Sleep Apnea Stories," to break down stereotypes about sleep apnea while raising awareness of its symptoms and treatment options.
In her current role as Sleep Apnea Program Manager at Project Sleep, Emma runs the Sleep Apnea: Let's Face It! awareness campaign, the Sleep Apnea Squad education series, and a monthly group Zoom call for sleep apnea support called "Coffee with Emma." She works to empower people living with sleep apnea to seek the diagnosis, support, and care they need.
Emma holds a degree in Law and Economics from the University of Aberdeen and now lives with her family in St Augustine, Florida.
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Emma Cooksey is an award-winning sleep apnea patient advocate, speaker, writer and host of the highly rated Sleep Apnea Stories podcast. After being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at age 30, Emma turned her experience into a commitment to helping others navigate testing, diagnosis and treatment.
She currently serves as Sleep Apnea Program Manager at Project Sleep, where she develops free patient resources and programs that raise awareness of sleep apnea. Emma also speaks at conferences, contributes to national publications and works with organizations seeking to better understand the patient experience.