Susannah Rodgers

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SUSANNAH RODGERS

A powerhouse of purpose, performance, and perseverance, Susie is a gold medal winning Paralympic swimmer whose journey to elite sport began later in life. Known as the “Accidental Athlete,” she has since redefined what it means to lead with resilience, passion, and purpose.Today, Susie is a motivational speaker, non-executive director, and strategic advisor at the forefront of global conversations on disability inclusion, social inclusion, gender equality, and human performance. Her work spans advising the UK Government, international development, and corporate consultancy — including as a technical advisor on disability inclusion in climate change, health and economic empowerment at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.As a member of the British Council’s Global Disability Advisory Panel, and former Director of Spirit of 2012 (Chair of the Spirit of Achievement Panel), she is driving systemic inclusion through bold storytelling, policy influence, and high-impact project leadership.Susie is a proven leader in complex international operations, with experience spanning the London 2012 Games, British Council flagship programmes, and athlete welfare reform. As former Chair of the British Athletes Commission’s Athlete Advisory Group previously, she played a pivotal role in reshaping the culture of the UK Sport sector during a critical period of transformation in 2016–17.A powerful communicator and with media presence, she has featured in campaigns and documentaries for Samsung, the BBC, and the Mayor of London — and she continues to inspire across sectors through keynote speaking, mentorship, and performance coaching.She is also:An Ocean Ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society and as an artist, has created a successful art partnership with them to raise funds for marine conservation efforts A Samsung Ambassador for the Rio 2016 Paralympic GamesFeatured in BBC One’s Disability and Me documentary, appeared as a panellist on Channel 4’s live and unscripted comedy show The Last Leg and featured in a film of her story for the Londoners” project, and the Mayor’s Equality CampaignWhether advising governments, shifting narratives through media, or inspiring the next generation to believe in what’s possible — Susie leads with impact, empathy, and unshakable drive.