Susan has long been connected with Central New Jersey HaZamir, as both a parent and accompanist, but is conducting the chapter for the first time. She participates in a number of musical activities throughout Central New Jersey, including Makhelat HaMercaz, the Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey, and the Mason Gross Extension Division at Rutgers University, where she participates in chamber music. Susan holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Brown University, and works as an Information Architect, designing websites and computer systems so that people can understand how to use them.