Susan was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. She attended the University of Victoria and worked as an elementary school teacher in Esquimalt and Oak Bay. She served as an elected trustee to the Greater Victoria School Board from 1975 to 1980, including as chair of the board from 1978 to 1979. She was elected councillor to the Municipality of Oak Bay in 1980, then served as mayor from 1985 to 1990. She represented Oak Bay as a director on the Capital Regional District board during that time and chaired the board from 1988 to 1989.

Susan has held several Saanich Council appointments, and is currently Chair, Finance and Strategic Priorities Committee. Her volunteer service includes the BC Transplant Society, the Cridge Centre for the Family, the Eldercare Foundation, and Vice- President, ALS Society Victoria.
Susan will be speaking about her interest in providing supports for seniors in our communities and will start a general discussion on the many challenges facing seniors today with a Q&A from members.