A supporter of at-risk youth, an advocate for women’s rights, and Founder and Chairman of World Youth Clubs, Susan, a former television news broadcaster, traveled the world gathering inspirational stories of women and their journey to a confident life.
As a college student, Susan began her career at Orlando’s ABC-TV station where she became the first female Account Executive. She subsequently joined KABC-TV, Los Angeles, becoming their first female Account Executive and quickly transitioned to the news division as a broadcast journalist and on-air personality, covering major news events and anchoring several shows, interviewing political dignitaries, newsmakers, and celebrity legends. For the Conversations in Leadership series honoring Gen. Colin Powell at CCNY, Susan has interviewed Condoleezza Rice, Gayle King, Ray Chambers, Beau Bridges, Rashida Jones, and Bob Roth.
While residing in Los Angeles, her interests in civic issues led to her election to the Hidden Hills City Council. While serving as the city’s Mayor Pro-Tem, she resigned her office following the sudden death of her husband. With her three small sons, she returned to Florida to be near family, where she went on to become a successful music publishing executive.
Susan serves on the Rollins College Hamilton Holt Board. She was awarded the “Voice for Women Award” by the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument (Washington, DC) for her exemplary global commitment to women’s economic empowerment, has served as the Chairman of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Conference, and has been recognized by the Mennello Museum as an Outstanding Community Leader.
Through their foundation, Susan and her husband, Rick, have established or supported multiple youth clubs, in addition to providing college scholarships and youth development program funding for at-risk youth. During their global travels, observing the great needs of children and teens, they began helping create international youth clubs in Mexico and South Africa, ultimately founding World Youth Clubs.