Susan’s policy portfolio includes the Department of Public Social Services, Department of Economic Opportunity, Aging & Disabilities Department, and Equity policies.  Susan began her career in children, youth and family policy, in the areas of child welfare, urban education and youth leadership development.  

After a career in non-profits, she worked in two Los Angeles mayoral administrations, serving as policy advisor for affordable housing, CDBG, economic development and homelessness.  Susan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University (interdisciplinary major of Economics, Government, History & Philosophy) and a Master in Public Policy from University of California, Berkeley.