Elizabeth Beth Cook
Believer in Human Potential | Expert in Multi-Campus Operations | Admissions, Growth & Organizational Excellence | Navigating Intersection of Mental Health and Education | Passion for Community Impact
- Role
- Head of School at Fusion Academy
- Location
- Barrington, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elizabeth Beth Cook
I’m a mission-driven executive with 20+ years leading admissions, operations, student services, and organizational change across complex institutions. As a former Chief Operations Officer and current Head of School, I specialize in creating high-impact strategies that improve efficiency, support staff development, and foster student wellness, belonging, and success.With deep expertise in enrollment management, multi-site operations, compliance, service quality, and cross-functional team leadership, I bring a data-informed, people-first approach to operational excellence. My leadership consistently drives business growth through scalable systems, strong enrollment strategies, budget accountability, and innovative service design while keeping the student and family at the center of all we do. I am passionate about driving meaningful change in organizations that serve youth, families, and communities—especially those that integrate education, mental health, and wellness for a transformative learning experience.Certified in Lean Six Sigma and holding both a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and MBA, I thrive at the intersection of process innovation, people leadership, and purpose.
Experience
Head of School
May 2024 — Present · Lake Forest, IL, US
Led strategic campus operations to align daily execution with national organizational goals, contributing to year-over-year enrollment growth in % to budget and improved financial sustainability.Cultivated a culture of shared ownership and continuous learning across academic, counseling, and administrative teams, reducing regrettable staff turnover by 25%.Designed and implemented campus-level planning rhythms, performance review structures, and internal communication systems to increase cross-functional alignment and accountability.Advanced equity-focused programming and student engagement practices that raised satisfaction scores to 94% and increased student referrals.Operationalized national strategy at the campus level, improving re-enrollment retention to 85% through high-impact team development and wraparound service optimization.
Education
State University of New York at Oswego
BA, Mass Communications
1998 — 2002
Kaplan University
MBA, Business Administration
2006 — 2007
Northcentral University
Ph.D. Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2019
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