Susanna C.
About Susanna C.
Susanna C. is the Speaker Management Coordinator EMEA at HIMSS, based in Madrid, Spain, with a diverse background in foreign languages, education, and non-profit organizations.
Current Role at HIMSS
Susanna C. is currently employed at HIMSS as the Speaker Management Coordinator for the EMEA region. She is responsible for managing speakers throughout the event lifecycle, ensuring smooth coordination before, during, and after each engagement. She actively participates in HIMSS EMEA programme production, collaborating with marketing, sales, and fulfillment teams to ensure exceptional event experiences. She began working at HIMSS in 2024 and holds this role in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her role at HIMSS, Susanna worked extensively in the education sector. She served as a Modern Foreign Language Teacher at Harrogate Grammar School from 2022 to 2023 and at Exceed Academies Trust from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she participated in Teach First's Leadership Development Program from 2020 to 2022 in West Yorkshire, where she developed her leadership skills in education. Earlier on, she worked as an Academic Tutor at MagiKats Tuition Centres for six months from 2019 to 2020.
Early Career in Sales and PR
Susanna's early career includes roles in sales and public relations. She was a Sales Consultant at WHISTLES from 2016 to 2018 and at Molton Brown for one month in 2015. She also served as a PR Representative at Brown & Berry for eight months in 2015. These roles provided her with valuable experience in customer service and public relations.
Educational Background
Susanna holds a robust academic background in foreign languages and education. She earned a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education from Sheffield Hallam University, where she studied Leadership in Learning from 2020 to 2022. She also pursued Chinese Studies at National Chengchi University, achieving Mandarin certification. Susanna obtained her MA(Hons) in Chinese and Spanish from The University of Edinburgh, studying there from 2016 to 2020. Her foundational education includes A*AB grades (Italian, Spanish, Art) at Harrogate Grammar School – Sixth Form and earlier studies at Harrogate Grammar School, focusing on foreign languages and literatures.
Diverse Background and Skills
Susanna C. has a diverse background that spans education, foreign languages, non-profit organisations, and the sales industry. This breadth of experience enriches her role at HIMSS, where she leverages her multilingual skills and educational expertise to enhance event experiences. Her work history includes being a Formadora at Factoría de Arte y Desarrollo in 2023 and a Writer at The Tab from 2016 to 2018, further showcasing her versatility and comprehensive skill set.