Susan Clarke Chandrasekhar
About Susan Clarke Chandrasekhar
Susan Clarke Chandrasekhar is the Senior Vice President at Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, a position she has held since 2013. She has extensive experience in arts and communications, having previously worked at the Sundance Institute and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, among other organizations.
Current Role at FINN Partners
Susan Clarke Chandrasekhar serves as Senior Vice President at FINN Partners, specifically within the Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors division. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives and client relations in the arts and communications sectors. Her extensive experience in the field enhances the firm's capabilities in delivering impactful communication strategies.
Previous Experience at Sundance Institute
Prior to her current role, Chandrasekhar worked at the Sundance Institute as Vice President of Individual Giving from 2003 to 2005. In this role, she focused on fundraising initiatives in Los Angeles, California, supporting the institute's mission to promote independent filmmakers and artists.
Career Background in Arts Organizations
Chandrasekhar has a diverse background in arts organizations. She served as Major Gifts Assistant at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1992 to 1993, where she assisted in fundraising efforts. Additionally, she worked at PaineWebber as Vice President of Corporate Contributions from 1998 to 2000, managing corporate giving programs in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
Chandrasekhar earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Trinity College-Hartford. She attended the institution from 1986 to 1990, where she developed a strong foundation in literary studies, which has informed her career in communications and the arts.
Previous Role at FINN Partners
Before her current position, Chandrasekhar worked at FINN Partners as Vice President of Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors from 1993 to 1998. During this time, she played a key role in developing communication strategies for various clients in the arts sector while based in New York, New York.