Lucas Kempe Cook
About Lucas Kempe Cook
Lucas Kempe Cook is a Technical Trainer at Kite Pharma, specializing in cGMP and GDP training. He has over 10 years of experience in education and teaching, focusing on improving training in pharmaceutical processes.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Lucas Kempe Cook has been serving as a Technical Trainer at Kite Pharma since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing training programs related to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). His work aims to foster a deeper understanding and ownership of these practices among trainees, contributing to the overall quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical processes.
Previous Experience in Education
Lucas has over a decade of experience in education and teaching. He worked as a Substitute Teacher, After 3 Club Staff, and Summer Camp Staff at National Presbyterian School from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education for four months in 2011. His experience also includes roles as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2015 to 2022 and as a 6th Grade ELA Teacher at Imagine Schools for ten months in 2013-2014.
Internship and Early Career
Lucas began his career with an internship at The American Psychological Association from 2008 to 2009 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This role provided him with foundational experience in the field of psychology and education. He also worked at Harvard Graduate School of Education as ADS Tech for nine months in 2010-2011, further enhancing his skills in educational technology.
Education and Academic Background
Lucas Kempe Cook holds multiple degrees from Indiana University Bloomington, including a Master of Science in Informatics (2017-2020) and a Master of Science in Learning Sciences (2014-2020). He also earned a Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education in 2011. His undergraduate studies were completed at American University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History from 2006 to 2010.
Specialization in Pharmaceutical Training
Lucas specializes in training related to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). His focus is on improving training methodologies to enhance execution in pharmaceutical processes, aiming for 'right the first time' outcomes. This specialization is supported by his extensive experience in both educational and pharmaceutical settings.