Areas of Expertise

Facilitation

Susan leads many kinds of group processes from study circles of 8, to retreats and task forces of 20, to large public forums including hundreds of people. She helps groups have productive conversations on a wide variety of topics including racism, health care, education, downtown revitalization and the connected age.

Design

Susan develops a variety of interactive processes including public forums, community conversations, retreats, conferences, and trainings. She has co-authored many discussion guides on complex issues including racism and racial equity, health care, bullying and school climate, school governance, building community in a connected age, and transportation.

Leadership Development

Susan leads facilitator trainings and organizing workshops for community leaders. She also works with groups and individuals who wish to develop their capacity to organize and implement inclusive, effective public engagement processes.