Suzanna first joined McAllister and Quinn in 2013. In her role, Suzanna works with a wide range of clients to identify and strategically pursue funding opportunities at both the federal and foundation level. Suzanna collaborates with clients to develop government relations strategies that align with institutional priorities and provides the information and guidance necessary to maximize successful grant seeking and advocacy efforts.
In addition to her experience at McAllister & Quinn, Suzanna also served as Director of Government Relations for Bioenergy Devco, a renewable energy technology company where she supported the organization’s efforts to expand access to renewable energy and implement food waste diversion policy at the local, state and federal level. Suzanna has had a long-standing commitment to social impact and public service. She began her career working on a variety of state and congressional campaigns before serving in the congressional office of Representative John Dingell(D-MI). She later went on to be one of the founders of Write to be, a nonprofit that provides mentorship and skills training to girls in Southern Haiti.
Suzanna holds a MSc in Emerging Economies and Inclusive Development from King’s College London and a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.