Suzi earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Colorado followed by her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. For over 20 years Suzi has worked with people diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders. Early in her career Suzi worked closely with Dr. Richard Warner at Mental Health Partners in a program that set the stage for the creation of Balsam House.

Suzi has found her years of working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness tremendously rewarding. Through her work she has discovered that recovery is possible and in fact probable, given the right support system. In her spare time, Suzi enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.