As Copernio's CEO, Susan brings an exceptional diversity of experience to the practice of public relations as a technology-driven communications medium. In addition, she designs comprehensive, integrated marketing programs and supervises accounts for Copernio's clients. She also directs the thought leadership, influencer, and digital media initiatives of the company.Her specialties include working in the technology, healthcare, industrial, and aerospace/defense marketplaces. This has lead to her developing relationships with key media, analysts and influencers at both the Tier 1 media outlets and targeted industry verticals. She also has extensive experience in developing "Push & Pull Through" marketing strategies for companies looking to break into the North American market. Through her knowledge of technology Copernio has become a media technology agency that creates integrated communications campaigns for its clients. These programs have earned her agency over 250 awards.Key programs and technology launches that she has overseen include:• Launching iHealth's COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit leading to a Federal Government worth over $1 Billon, in addition to numerous other contracts.• The global launch of the world's first foldable smartphone for Royole• Launching the DVD standard for Sony and Phillips globally• The launch of the first consumer MP3 Player for Saehan Media/Samsung at CES/CeBIT• The "public" launch of the stealth skins for the B2 bomber • Launching and building the Gourmia housewares brand into a market leader• Growing the Nextbook brand of tablets from launch through Top 5 Tablet brand in the US• The public affairs work leading to the passage of the VVPAT (Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail) e-voting legislationPast and current account responsibilities have included: Kingston, iHealth, Sony, Kingston, Shuttle Computers, Royole, Magellan, Raytheon, Panasonic, Gourmia, Memorex, Royal Adhesives & Sealants, Durabook, Saehan Media, Samsung, and the Fairchild Corporation. She is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA):• She is an accredited public relations counselor (APR)• PRSA International Conference Co-Chair in 1999, the first International relations conference focusing on the Internet's impact on the profession. • Co-chair of the PRSA Member Communications Task Force• National Assembly Delegate at Large for 2009• She has served as a Board member, awards chair and delegate to the PRSA National Assembly on behalf of the Orange County Chapter of PRSA