Susan Evans

About Susan Evans

Accomplished and results driven leader with extensive experience in community development, strategic partnerships and social impact. Recognized for designing innovative strategies to drive organizational growth, champion sustainability and advance equity. Skilled in fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex challenges, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned with organizational objectives. Passionate about empowering teams, promoting corporate social responsibility, and creating transformative solutions that address societal needs. Adept at navigating multifaceted environments to deliver sustainable community development initiatives. Throughout my career, I have made a lasting impact on the organizations I represented. As a Business Unit Executive at IBM, I was the ranking on-site liaison and managed the relationship with a third party inside sales company. After leaving IBM, I began a journey to help others improve their life circumstances. As an Associate Director of Partner Relations at Year Up, Inc, I cultivated partnerships with public and private entities to generate revenue which was invested in providing internship and career opportunities for underserved young adults. During my first 6 months with the organization, I generated $470K in revenue and secured technology internships for 19 young talented individuals. Later, I accepted a role as Director of Choice Neighborhoods at Atlanta Housing Authority. I was focused on advancing education, health, workforce development and neighborhood revitalization initiatives. In this position, I coordinated the strategic direction for the advancement of low and moderate income neighborhoods including forming partnerships with government officials, non-profit organizations and other leaders to address community needs. In my current role as Program Manager - Partnerships, I focus on establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships to achieve organizational goals. Core Competencies: Strategic Vision & Execution. Business Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Social Impact Partnerships, Data-Driven Decision Making, Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Development, Program Development and Economic Mobility Areas of Expertise: Strategic Partnership Development, Public Policy & Advocacy, Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Problem Solving

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Atlanta Housing

   Apr 2019 — Present

   Owns discipline for program management and stewards the process. Defines the approach and strategy. Ensures projects are clearly scoped, resourced and managed to ensure successful completion. Accountable for complex programs which encompass multiple projects. Identify systems, tools and methodologies while ensuring they are fully leveraged and consistently applied.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Cetificate

• Fox School of Business at Temple University

  MBA

• University of Michigan

  Bachelors