Susan is an experienced executive with a strong track record of success through developing strategy, leading, and coaching organizations to new levels of achievement.  She has extensive experience in all facets of the retail financial services business and executes on the philosophy of "leadership evidenced by results." Having walked in their shoes, Susan now focuses her past experiences in an important way by guiding senior executives and business owners in their wealth management and long-term financial strategies as a Senior Relationship Manager at Merrill Lynch.   

Susan has been called on for her leadership and business background by organizations such as Impact 100- Pensacola Bay Area, St. Martin’s de Porres Academy, New Haven, CT, The Shubert Theatre, New Haven, CT, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Athena Host Committee, Pittsburgh, PA, Catholic Charities/Diocese of Pittsburgh, Sacred Heart Foundation Miracle Camp, Pensacola, FL, United Way of North West Florida and University of West Florida.  

Susan is a certified executive coach through the Hudson Institute, Santa Barbara, CA and certified nutrition coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NY, NY, is an Accredited Personal Trainer through ISSA, holds a fourth level black belt in Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu and studies and teaches Yang style T’ai Chi.  She also has 4 children and 5 grandchildren.