Lillian O. Cooke

Lillian is a native Alabamian who retired after nearly 40 years of federal government service, with most of that time working as a Supervisory Financial Analyst. She is now an independent business owner in eCommerce where she mentors business teams and teaches them how to establish income producing assets.



Lillian serves on the board of directors for DCubed (Dylan’s Dogs for Diabetes), volunteers with various organizations such as her church, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Toastmasters. She travels to visit her three angelic grandchildren whenever possible.

Most of her time is spent working for DCubed. DCubed is a nonprofit organization that partners with the parents of children who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

and want to buy a Diabetic Alert Dog (D.A.D) to help their children live a better life. As treasurer of DCubed, she is focused on fund raising and education about Type 1 Diabetes.

Lillian is a member of Toastmasters International having joined in April 1998 when she lived in Ohio. She served in district leadership there, moved to Virginia in 2003 and served in leadership in two districts there.

Lillian moved to Huntsville in 2011 and joined Redstone Toastmasters. She now serves as a mentor to various members and leaders in Districts 27 and 29 which encompasses Northern Virginia, Southern D.C., and Southern Maryland and mentors members and leaders in District 77 which encompasses Alabama, the Panhandle of Florida, and Southeastern Mississippi.

Lillian began speaking professionally at 9 years old, and has presented workshops and seminars to small and large audiences in various states across the U.S. She says she never met a microphone she didn't like.