Suzanne is the CEO of Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic. She came to Charlotte County from St. Augustine, FL. Suzanne’s professional history includes 20+ years of experience in the field of human services and healthcare, with increasing executive management responsibilities, including national assignments with multiple honors and recognition. Suzanne received a Masters of Education degree in 1991 from the University of North Florida and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic College in 1983. Suzanne is an energetic professional with unlimited desire for growth and personal fulfillment through making a significant difference in organizations, youth and families.
Suzanne’s most recent professional experience includes numerous senior appointments with VisionQuest as National Director of Evidence Based Services, State Director of Behavioral Health Services, which included the programmatic administration of Department of Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Programs and Chief Administrator for a 42-bed Child Welfare Group Home Program. Additional Professional experiences include Regional Program Director for North Florida Mental Health Center, Executive Director for Bridges of America in St. Petersburg, FL, and Assistant Director of Residential DJJ program for Eckerd Youth Alternatives.