Suzanne grew up on her family’s farm and has been a resident of Johnson County, Indiana, for 22 years. She has been a courier at FexEx for over 25 years. In addition to her delivery duties, she volunteers her time to organize many of her workplace outreach programs.
In addition to her job as a courier, Suzanne has also gathered monetary donations, clothing, toys, and household necessities from her co-workers and friends for various charity efforts across Greenwood. These contributions have benefited the Sheltering Wings domestic violence organization, Firefly Children and Family Alliance, and individual families in need of basic resources.
Suzanne is also the executive director of Greenwood Pride. In her role, she is responsible for directing the annual Pride Festival, which includes a wide range of duties, including budgeting, fundraising, and coordination, and she has held several community fundraising drives to fund the festival. In 2023, an estimated 14,000 attendees enjoyed food, entertainment, and fellowship during a safe and inclusive festival.
Upon becoming aware of lunch debt in the Johnson County school systems, in 2022 Suzanne partnered with several community members to set up Every Kid Eats. This grassroots effort raised $20,000 from local residents to help struggling families in Johnson County. As an Indiana State Senator, Suzanne will fiercely advocate for providing free, healthy meal options for all Indiana students.
Continuing the progress we have made as a nation hinges on an exemplary education system for the success of Indiana’s students. Suzanne believes education must be affordable at every level from vocational schools to two and four year colleges and universities and that students should not be handicapped or penalized for pursuing higher education in furtherance of serving their communities.
Suzanne believes that elected officials must represent the community they serve. As an Indiana State Senator she will bring an open mind and a spirit of cooperation to the table when discussing pressing issues facing everyday Hoosiers. She pledges to propose, write, and vote for legislation that best serves all her constituents, not just a select few.
Suzanne has never met a stranger. Her excellent communication and collaboration skills, her ability to listen and manage multiple tasks and people, her sound fiscal responsibility, her pride in our community, and her passionate heart for people imminently qualify her for the Indiana State Senate.
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