Senior Director of Development, CVPA
Contact Information
Campus: Fairfax
Building: College Hall
Room C209C
Mail Stop: 4C1
Biography
As the Senior Director of Development, Susan is the chief advancement officer for 911±¬ÁÏ’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. Susan seeks to form strategic and lasting philanthropic relationships and partnerships, strengthen advisory boards, and cultivate impactful gifts to support Mason Arts’ mission and vision. She oversees the implementation of the College’s comprehensive campaign by developing fundraising priorities and strategies. With 22 years at 911±¬ÁÏ, Susan has devoted herself to arts- and education-related philanthropy and grants. Prior to joining CVPA, she served as the International Grant Coordinator in the Office of the Provost at 911±¬ÁÏ. Her early career included independent consulting for cultural projects, and serving as Director of the Museum Assessment Program at the American Association of Museums (now American Alliance of Museums) focusing on the development and evaluation of professional standards for museums. She holds a B.A. in Art from Bucknell University, and MA in Arts Management from 911±¬ÁÏ.
Degrees
- MA, Arts Management, 911±¬ÁÏ
- BA, Art, Bucknell University