Susan is a fantastic teacher! She was incredibly responsive to group needs, varied activities and groupings, and facilitated excellent conversations, all while progressing her lessons. Very impressive!

In all of my work, I try to bring an insightful and warm approach with highly interactive learning methods in order to forge common goals and focus our attention on outcomes. I was honored to serve as a university faculty member for twenty years and now aspire to help leaders apply the most current research findings to enhance their daily work.

Ph.D., Psychology, Phi Kappa Phi graduate, Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors of Psychology with distinction, University of Virginia

Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, Brene’ Brown Education and Research Group

Certified Teacher: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self Compassion, University of California, San Diego

Certified Teacher: Compassion Cultivation Training, Stanford University

Licensed Professional Counselor (inactive)

Certified Spiritual Director, The Haden Institute

Innovations in Teaching Award, School of Continuing & Professional Studies, University of Richmond, 2022

Spirit Award, The Innerwork Center,

Instructor of the Year Award, Nonprofit Learning Point (now The Community Foundation)

Founding member, ConsultCorp, Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Co-Founder, Impact100 Richmond, women’s philanthropy program that has gifted more than $1.5 million to the local community

Board Member and Past Board Chair, Health Brigade (formerly Fan Free Clinic).

Board Member, The Innerwork Center

Faculty, Organizational Psychology, University of Richmond

Leadership coach: Bon Secours Health System, Virginia Community Capital, and Environmental Protection Agency

Custom Leadership Development programs: Southern Environment Law Center, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Virginia Housing Association

Faculty, Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program, The Community Foundation

Strategic Planning: Augusta County Historical Society, Culpeper Wellness Foundation

Mindfulness Programs: VCU Health, genetic counselors, VCU Development & Alumni Relations