Dr. Susan Vanderburgh brings nearly three decades of business leadership, nonprofit governance, and legal operations expertise to her workshops and training programs. She holds a Juris Doctor, a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Business — a rare and powerful combination that allows her to simplify complex systems and help nonprofit leaders operate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
A multitime founder since 1996, Susan has built and led multiple businesses and currently serves as the Executive Director of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. She brings deep, firsthand experience in board development, fundraising strategy, compliance, and organizational leadership. Her work includes creating effective governance frameworks, strengthening board engagement, and designing sustainable operational systems that support long-term mission success.
Susan is also an author, public speaker, and talk show host, widely recognized for creating accessible, high-impact educational content across business, leadership, and nonprofit sectors. She has co-produced film projects and frequently collaborates with creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to amplify stories that inspire, educate, and create meaningful impact.
She holds a continuing education Certificate of Completion in AI for Work and Life and actively integrates AI tools into her business and nonprofit operations to save time, increase efficiency, and enhance decision-making. In her workshops, Susan demonstrates practical, real-time AI applications tailored specifically for nonprofit leaders, empowering participants to stay competitive and work smarter — not harder.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Susan has taught and coached across multiple platforms, including SCORE and California State University, Fullerton. She is also a highly respected bar exam coach who has helped candidates successfully prepare for the California, Michigan, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada bar exams, known for her ability to break down complex material into clear, actionable steps.
With a background spanning law, business, governance, media, and education, Susan delivers engaging, practical workshops that equip nonprofit leaders to build stronger boards, raise more funds, and lead their organizations with greater confidence and capacity.
A multitime founder since 1996, Susan has built and led multiple businesses and currently serves as the Executive Director of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. She brings deep, firsthand experience in board development, fundraising strategy, compliance, and organizational leadership. Her work includes creating effective governance frameworks, strengthening board engagement, and designing sustainable operational systems that support long-term mission success.
Susan is also an author, public speaker, and talk show host, widely recognized for creating accessible, high-impact educational content across business, leadership, and nonprofit sectors. She has co-produced film projects and frequently collaborates with creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to amplify stories that inspire, educate, and create meaningful impact.
She holds a continuing education Certificate of Completion in AI for Work and Life and actively integrates AI tools into her business and nonprofit operations to save time, increase efficiency, and enhance decision-making. In her workshops, Susan demonstrates practical, real-time AI applications tailored specifically for nonprofit leaders, empowering participants to stay competitive and work smarter — not harder.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Susan has taught and coached across multiple platforms, including SCORE and California State University, Fullerton. She is also a highly respected bar exam coach who has helped candidates successfully prepare for the California, Michigan, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada bar exams, known for her ability to break down complex material into clear, actionable steps.
With a background spanning law, business, governance, media, and education, Susan delivers engaging, practical workshops that equip nonprofit leaders to build stronger boards, raise more funds, and lead their organizations with greater confidence and capacity.
