Susan moved from her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri to attend Indiana University, where she earned a double major in Arabic and Anthropology. Although Susan had never really considered policy advocacy or lobbying as a career choice, her first post-college internship at UPS 
changed everything.
Susan’s internship was in the UPS public affairs office, working on international trade issues. She then moved to a job at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as part of their Middle East team, representing member companies’ interests in that region. Her next move was back to UPS as Manager of International Public Affairs, where she has been for nearly four years.
Susan is pursuing a Master’s degree in International Commerce and Policy at George Mason University. She chose this degree for its versatility and uniqueness, as it combines elements of international relations, business, and public policy. Her experience as a Fellow has been very positive. “While of course I welcome the financial support, it means so much to have access to strong mentors and be a part of such a wonderful cohort of Fellows,” Susan said.
