Suzanne brings to the organisation extensive leadership and advocacy experience from the nonprofit and peak-body sectors. She has a strong track record in building trust-based relationships, fostering collaborative partnerships, and transforming ambitious visions into structured, outcomes-focused initiatives. Her expertise includes sustainable growth, income diversification, and financial stewardship, all anchored in a values-based, high-performance and people-centred culture.
As a dedicated equity advocate, Suzanne is committed to partnering with government and the private sector to ensure individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity to fully participate in the community by eliminating physical, attitudinal, and systemic barriers. She brings to the role energy, lived experience of both visible and invisible disability, and a deep belief that everyone should be given the opportunity to be fully included in all social, economic, and political aspects of life.
In addition to her professional achievements, Suzanne chairs the Board for Women with Disabilities ACT and serves on the Advisory Board of Dial-a-Mate Mental Health Support Services. She is an active mentor across a number of programs, and has been recognised with awards for her leadership and business excellence.

