Susan Riley
About Susan Riley
Susan Riley serves as the Director of Marketing and Community Relations at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, where she has developed strategies to boost public engagement and awareness since 2023. With a background in theatre and communications, she effectively communicates scientific research to the public and has organized major fundraising events for the foundation.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Susan Riley serves as the Director of Marketing and Community Relations at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. She has been in this role since 2023, focusing on developing and implementing community engagement strategies. These strategies have significantly increased public awareness and support for the foundation. Additionally, she has played a key role in organizing and promoting major fundraising events that have contributed to the financial growth of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Susan Riley holds a Master's degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management with a focus on Fundraising from Oklahoma City University, which she completed in 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication and Media Studies from Excelsior University in 2013. Earlier, she studied Musical Theatre at Oklahoma City University from 1999 to 2003 and Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in community relations and marketing.
Background
Before her current position, Susan Riley accumulated diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Public Information Officer at the Oklahoma City County Health Department from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she served as a Marketing Manager at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce from 2019 to 2022. Her earlier roles include Social Media Manager at the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau and Interactive Performer at LYRIC THEATRE OF OKLAHOMA, INC.
Achievements
In her role at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Susan Riley has successfully developed community engagement strategies that have enhanced public awareness. She has also utilized her storytelling skills to communicate complex scientific research to the general public, fostering greater community understanding and involvement. Her efforts in organizing fundraising events have played a significant role in the financial growth of the foundation.
Community Involvement
Susan Riley actively participates in local theater productions, contributing to the cultural scene in Oklahoma City. Her involvement in the arts complements her professional work in marketing and community relations, allowing her to leverage her storytelling skills and engage with the community effectively.