I'm Susan. 👋

As a strategist, I conceptualize and plan projects and initiatives that account for goals and audience needs. 

As a program and project manager, I’m the glue that brings the team together and I keep track of the details without losing sight of the big picture.

As a communicator, I make sure ideas and messages reach the appropriate people in an approachable format.

P.S. My last name is pronounced “wig-god-ner.” 

Over more than a dozen years working in non-profits and museums, I’ve worn many hats: digital strategist, exhibition project manager, website administrator, content coordinator, educator, visitor experience and accessibility advocate, grant reviewer, photo cataloger, and more.

But no matter the title, I am happiest when working at the intersection of people, process, and bringing complex, interconnected projects and ambitious ideas to life. 

My approach to making projects happen involves the always-important work of managing schedules, resources, and budgets, but also encompasses a deep understanding of goals, relevant benchmarks and industry best practices, oversight of strategic deliverables, and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. I thrive as part of thoughtful, interdisciplinary teams navigating the intersection of audience needs and organizational goals to produce work that is engaging, inclusive, and visually appealing. 

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WHERE I'VE WORKED:

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Field Museum logo
9/11 Memorial logo
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Values I Bring to Work

Integrity

Showing up honestly and reliably, both personally and professionally. 

openness

Welcoming new ideas, new perspectives, and thoughtful iteration on process. 

Empathy

Caring deeply for others and understanding that we’re humans first. 

Optimism

Maintaining a belief that change is possible and that working for a better future is worth it. 

Susan faces away from the camera and leans against a half-height wall at the Art Institute of Chicago. A colonade with large, single-color pieces of art is visible beyond.

Let's Chat About...

podcasts, books, and tv shows

I start my day with “Up First,” keep a lengthy To-Read list on Goodreads, and love a bingewatch. 

world travel

I’ve been to 29 countries and counting, and my friends tell me I’m their favorite travel Instagrammer without a blog. 

ALL THINGS CHEESE-y

I’m always down to share a cheese plate, discuss my current favorite mac recipe, or debate Chicago versus New York pizza. (And I can’t resist a rom-com either.)

Susan sits on one side of a pair of railroad tracks in Hanoi, Vietnam, surrounded by small cafes on both sides.