Susan Bazarsky

Executive Director @Lupus La

Los Angeles, CA, US

Oversees the development, management, finances and staff of Lupus LA. Additionally, works closely with the Board of Directors, the Medical Advisory Board, Emeritus Board and Ambassadors, as well as Corporate Partners, vendors and volunteers to help meet the goals of the Lupus LA mission.Key accomplishments:Diversify fundraising by growing Corporate PartnershipsMoved all patient services to a virtual platform in March of 2020, which continues to expand the patient community and created branded partnerships. To date; reaching 4.5 million lupus patients and their families.Created the Facebook Live Q&A series with expertsWorks with Partners to create Branded content and reach their target audienceManages all social strategies with Digital StrategistAdded 7 new members to the Board of DirectorsWorked with Board Chairman to add 4 new members to the Medical Advisory BoardEstablished an Emeritus Board to honor past Board MembersEstablished Young Adult Support Group, Spanish Speaking Group, Male only Group, and Teen only Support Groups as a direct request of the patient community.Worked with Board Chairman to create the \"Your Story Our Fight\" PodcastContinues to work directly with the patient community to provide programming based on their needsManages the Emergency Grant programManages in-person patient conferencesManages all fundraising annual eventsManages Fellowship program Growth/Reach statistics:Since 2020, 1,495% increase in Video Views. Since 2020, 40% increase in overall engagement from the patient community, globally.Since 2020, content has reached 6,146,257.Since 2020, 95% growth on educational output compared to previous 5 years.

Stony Brook University

Psychology

Center for Media Arts - NYC

Associates Degree in Television Production