Suzanne grew up in Southern California and holds a BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in Science Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has spent 29 years in the classroom, driven by a passion for making STEM learning accessible and equitable for all students. Suzanne focuses on reframing perceptions of who scientists, engineers, and technicians are—and how students can see themselves in the wide variety that those roles encompass. For 15 years, she has collaborated with Oregon MESA to develop and implement engineering design curricula, deepening her interest in human-centered design and collaborative problem-solving. She currently teaches integrative science, forensic science, and engineering design in Portland, Oregon. Outside of teaching, she enjoys running, gardening, paddle boarding, and traveling.