Susannah Hale
About Susannah Hale
Susannah Hale Career Overview
Susannah Hale is a seasoned Development Director with extensive experience in the arts and non-profit sectors. She started her career in Portland, Oregon, dedicating a decade to organizing large-scale art fairs and events for a commercial art and design college and the community-focused non-profit, Art on Alberta. Over the past 15 years, her work has spanned fundraising, partnership investment, and social impact funds, with a focus on economic justice, land conservation, housing rights, food sovereignty, and Native land rights.
Susannah Hale Early Career in Portland
In Portland, Oregon, Susannah Hale began her career managing large-scale art fairs and events. During this period, she worked with a commercial art and design college and a community cultural non-profit, Art on Alberta. Her role involved substantial planning and execution, contributing to the vibrancy and cultural enrichment of the Portland art scene.
Susannah Hale Focus on Economic Justice and Social Impact
For the past 15 years, Susannah Hale has committed her skills to fundraising, partnership investment, and managing social impact funds. Her work supports organizations that focus on critical issues such as economic justice, land conservation, the right to housing, food sovereignty, and Native land rights. Her efforts aim to create sustainable solutions and advance the missions of these organizations.
Susannah Hale Board of Directors Roles
Susannah Hale serves on the Board of Directors for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Foundation and ecoTHRIVE Housing. At ecoTHRIVE Housing, she is involved in developing King County's first resilient village, which addresses homeownership, economic justice, and climate resiliency for low-income Salish Sea residents. Her role in these organizations reflects her dedication to supporting indigenous communities and advocating for sustainable and equitable development.