Suzan Brinker
PARTNER, BOARD of DIRECTORS
Bio
Suzan Brinker, Ph.D. has dedicated her career to helping higher education initiatives build strong value propositions and communicating them to the right audiences. Having served as Director of Marketing at both Penn State and Northeastern University, Suzan is excited to lead consulting projects because it gives her the chance to help a variety of institutions reach their strategic goals. She enjoys collaborations that help colleges and universities refine their positioning and program strategy to achieve differentiation in an increasingly competitive market.
Suzan is a collaborative leader who understands how to navigate complex university environments. She has worked extensively with faculty, administrators, and senior leadership teams, and is proud of her track record of increasing conversions and enrollments for initiatives targeting a diverse set of audiences, including degree-seeking domestic and international students, online and adult learners, as well as broader university communities and employers. Suzan grew up in Germany with a Turkish father and a German mother. She holds a deep commitment to global citizenship, diversity, and inclusion.
Education
PhD, Higher Education, Pennsylvania State University
MA, Communication, Marquette University
BA, English, St. Norbert College
Areas of Expertise
Online Education
Micro-Credentials
Internationalization
Lifelong Learning
Graduate Education
Enrollment Marketing