Biography:Susan Freeman is a leader in the fight for equity in the workplace. She draws on her experiences as a CEO, academic, trainer, author, sales executive, and business owner. Susan’s passion for equity in business drives her fight for the underrepresented to get a seat at the table, and once there, to be heard and respected. Susan works with clients on systemic changes at the 4P-level (policies, practices, pay, and pipeline), creating a roadmap for change. Everything she does starts with metrics of where the client is and then benchmarking progress.Freeman is a Ph.D. scholar at the University of California in Management of Complex Systems. She graduated with honors with a Master of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Communication Theory. Her 2010 thesis is “A Study of the Importance of Client-Centric Communication in Business Development Within a Law Firm Setting” (a look at transitioning from a practice of law to a business of law). Freeman also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and another in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. Freeman studied negotiations with G. Richard Shell, Chair of the Wharton School’s Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department. She also completed Cornell University’s certificate program, the Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship program and Stanford University’s executive certificate program, Leverage Diversity and Inclusion for Organizational Excellence. Freeman has educated well over 2,000 legal and financial service professionals and led strategic initiatives for more than 20 years. Freeman holds a master’s degree in communications with a focus on communication theory. Freeman has served as the manager of community development for a chamber with 3,600 members and was a member of the BRAC commission at a Naval Air Station in selected for closure. Freeman taught "Girls in Politics" to girls aged 8-17 and currently hosts an annual women's event that attracts attendees from various industries. She has created and implemented MarCom campaigns in healthcare, financial services, legal services, and technology, and has been deeply involved in political campaigns.Freeman is uniquely positioned to lead change, as her comprehensive experience in crafting and executing communication strategies during multi-year transformation projects. Freeman engages senior leaders, collaborates across teams, and manages stakeholder sensitivities.