Susie is approachable - enhanced by kindness, empathy, supportiveness, compassion with a ting of firmness which tells me she has a bionic spine that I can trust.

During my time at MTU, I was fortunate enough to have Dr. A as my advisor and psychology professor. I was a scholarship Student Athlete, newly struggling with my confidence in balancing the rigorous academics and athletics, away from home for the first time, worried I had made the wrong choice and unsure of my future. Dr. A was a guidepost, resolute and unwavering. She always made time for me no matter how she was pulled in many directions, and yet when she sat down she had this ability to make me feel like I mattered most. In our exchanges, she provided guidance and mentorship, connected me with ways to reignite my passions, build my confidence back up and modeled how to show up authentically as a woman and leader. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without Dr. A and her gifts of wisdom, compassion, humor, and humanness. She taught me more than any text book could, and for that I am eternally grateful.