In 2025 the role Director of Mission and Justice Engagement was created to add staff capacity and help connect people in the areas of mission and justice. Suzanne has a passion for this work and has been active on the Church & Society Committee since its inception in 2021.

As Communications Director since 2019, Suzanne is responsible for the church’s email newsletter, social media and website. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Albion College and has focused her career on nonprofit communications and marketing. She was confirmed and married at First United Methodist Church – Brighton. She and her husband Brian live in Hartland with their two children. Outside of her staff position she is active as a worship host, lay servant and in the United Methodist Women.

Suzanne says, “It is a blessing to be able to share my gifts with my church family. I have literally grown up in this church and I love that I can give back this way.”