Susan Wishon

Susan is an expert in designing and executing successful fundraising programs.  With over a decade of experience Susan has worked with a wide range of non-profit organizations from internationally renowned to national and local.  At these organizations she has successfully executed a wide variety of programs from planned giving to telemarketing, large special events to personal asks.  As the Annual Fund Director for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Susan managed a team that was responsible for orchestrating a multi-million dollar annual campaign to over 70,000 supporters.   Susan has served on the board of directors for a variety of non-profits including Children’s Trust Foundation, The Depression Wellness Network, and Mariposa’s Art.   She has provided consulting services for organizations including OFRF, Hands Up for Haiti, Rising International.  Susan has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCSC and a master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Washington, with a focus on education and social policy.