Suzie is often seen at MYD events with gloves on.
Given her sunny temperament, it comes as no surprise that Suzie was born and raised in Orlando, where she grew up with constant fun-in-the-sun surrounded by family and friends. She moved to the harsher climes of Manhattan in July of 2007 to begin graduate school. Suzie has learned to love “the city that never sleeps”–and loves it all: the cultural experiences, the people, the endless opportunities to try new things.
Suzie’s political awakening came early in life. Growing up on the Florida coast and waterways instilled in her a passion towards preserving the integrity of the environment at a young age. Following the 2008 Presidential Election, she decided it was time to become active in issues close to her heart such as environmental protection and healthcare.
Suzie plants trees on Staten Island with Comms Director Beth Totman
Unsurprisingly, Suzie’s involvement in MYD has frequently been in our outdoorsy community service events: planting trees on Staten Island (“Island-hopping is fun!”) and cleaning up the Hudson River. She is also often seen saving the butts of Board members by pitching in with other MYD goings-on.
Suzie’s signature policy issue? Living well:
Promotion of health and wellness programs across America is an extremely important issue to me and remains a hot topic in today’s push toward healthcare reform. Volunteering in college and now with MYD has allowed me to actively help improve wellness and nutrition program policies in both Wisconsin and New York.
A big thank you to Suzie for all of the time she’s given to MYD, and all that she has given back to the city this year!
