Suzy An
About Suzy An
Suzy An serves as the Senior Vice President at Porter Novelli, where she has played a key role in advancing JEDI initiatives. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan and has extensive experience in public health and community outreach.
Work at Porter Novelli
Suzy An currently serves as the Senior Vice President at Porter Novelli, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in implementing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiatives, focusing on creating inclusive communication strategies. Prior to her current role, she worked at Porter Novelli as Vice President for ten years, from 2011 to 2021, in New York. She began her career at the firm as an intern in 2010, where she gained foundational experience in public relations.
Education and Expertise
Suzy An holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan, where she studied Health Behavior and Health Education from 2009 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University, studying from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background in public health informs her professional focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within corporate environments.
Background in Public Health
Suzy An has a strong background in public health, having worked as a research assistant at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a graduate student research assistant at the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2010. This experience has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health issues, particularly in relation to diversity and inclusion.
Leadership Experience
Before her tenure at Porter Novelli, Suzy An was the Johns Hopkins Chapter Vice President for The National Society of Collegiate Scholars from 2007 to 2009. This role allowed her to develop leadership skills and engage in community outreach programs aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.