| Occupation- Emergency Room Nurse
Education- University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2013; Johns Hopkins Universities, Schools of Nursing and Public Health, MSN/MPH, Masters of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Public Health with a focus in Health Policy
Legislative Experience- Senate Member- 2024 - present
Hometown- Houston
Party- Democrat
Molly Cook is a sixth-generation Texan, born and raised in the Houston area. She is a registered nurse and grassroots organizer. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her dual nursing and public health graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. As an emergency room nurse and grassroots organizer, Molly advocated for the health and safety of her neighbors, and she is honored to continue that work from the Texas Senate. Molly's community advocacy helped pass a citizen-driven amendment to the City of Houston charter, and she has been recognized by the Houston Chronicle as one of Houston's transportation leaders. Molly is a harpist, multi-modal transportation enthusiast, and certified yoga instructor. She is the proud custodian of her senior rescue chihuahua, Oso. |