Susannah is a Martu/Darlot woman originally from Western Australia, now residing in Naarm (Melbourne). She is the granddaughter of Ivy Kilmurray, a Stolen Generation survivor born at Wongawol Station near Wiluna. Currently serving as CEO at The Torch, Susannah oversees the organisation's financial health, fundraising, governance, people and culture, operations, and strategic vision. Her journey with The Torch began as Program Manager in January 2019, and she was later appointed as their inaugural General Manager in July 2022. The Torch’s mission is to enhance cultural connections and arts practices among First Nations artists in the Victorian prison system and post-release.Susannah is deeply committed to providing artists with the resources and platforms necessary to tell their stories and practice art and Culture. She is inspired by the incredible work of First Nations communities who have made great strides towards equity. Susannah has seen the impact that First Peoples-led programs can have on communities, and she works at the coalface to close the gap.Prior to her tenure at The Torch, Susannah held pivotal roles including Head of Programs & Operations at Brunswick Mechanics Institute under Next Wave, Dance Massive Coordinator for the City of Melbourne and Producer at The Blue Room Theatre in Boorloo (Perth, WA).She was appointed to the board of the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust in 2022.