About

I am a writer, editor, and content developer with more than twenty years of experience in nonprofits, higher education, and the medical and technology sectors.

My portfolio shows examples of my work in my areas of expertise—writing, editing, and content development—as well as how this expertise is complemented by experience in document design, web content design, and project management.

See my LinkedIn profile for more detail about my education and experience.

Recommendations

“Working with Susan was always a pleasure. She has the capacity to be both professionally responsible and personally sensitive. This created a shared work environment that was highly efficient and productive on the one hand, and emotionally stable and respectful on the other. I highly recommend Susan!”

— Arthur Ganson,
Sculptor

“Susan is an incredible editor, both with detailed in-line copy edits focused on grammatical and style changes and with the full picture focused on comprehension, conciseness, and consistency… I continue to be inspired by her passion for improving every piece of writing she touches.”

— Katie Robinson,
Technical Writer and Editor, Charles River Analytics

“[T]he person I would always go to when I needed a colleague to review my own work from a critical standpoint, as I knew her review of what I had done would serve to make my work stronger.”

— Christine Reich,
Manager of Research and Evaluation, Museum of Science)

“Susan excels at striking the right note, whether she’s finessing the verbiage of a label or fostering collaboration between departments. Her commitment to an inclusive process, her skill as a writer, and her personal curiosity about best practices in the field as well as the content she researches make her a pleasure to work with. I would unreservedly recommend Susan.”

— Emma Westling,
Exhibitions Manager,
MIT Museum

“Susan… distinguished herself as a process innovator and invaluable resource for the instructional design team. In addition to her organizational skills and eye for detail, Susan brought an approach to collaboration that yielded impactful, learner-centered solutions. Her curiosity, creativity, and commitment to accuracy make her an ideal team member.”

— Andrew Rawson,
Senior Instructional Design Lead, Harvard University

“Susan was an incredible mentor and continues to be someone that I consider a friend so many years later… Her attention to detail, thoughtful support and creative problem solving… contributed greatly to my professional development and early career success.”

— Tracy Cunningham,
Museum of Science