Meet Susan
Meet Susan
Network Builder, Business Owner, Community Advocate
Network Builder, Business Owner, Community Advocate
I'm running for Oregon House District 3 because representation is a responsibility, not a title.
For more than twenty years, I’ve worked where families, schools, healthcare, and community supports intersect, helping communities turn good ideas into real results. I’ve taught, served on local boards, managed investments, and contributed to partnerships that bring resources home and make systems work better.
This Place Is Home
I grew up in Jackson County, came back to Southern Oregon after college, and chose Grants Pass with my husband Jason to raise our two children and build a life here. We’ve rafted the Rogue, camped in the mountains, and shown up for the events that make this county feel like home. This is the place our family has put down roots, and it’s the place I’m fighting for.
I care deeply about the people who make this county work: families and caregivers, teachers and volunteers, trade workers and public servants, small businesses and nonprofits. I want government to treat people here like they matter, making it easier to be heard, easier to get answers, and easier to shape what happens next.
Prepared for This Work
This is not the moment for on-the-job learning or disconnected representation. My career has been spent navigating complex systems, aligning local needs with state policy, and making sure implementation matches intent. I will stay engaged long after the votes are cast to ensure policies actually deliver.