Susan graduated with honors from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She received her Certified Public Accountant designation in Florida in 2002 and earned her Certified Fraud Examiner designation in 2003. In 2005, Susan was certified as a valuation analyst but currently does not hold the designation.  Susan is a member of The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and serves on the Board of the Gulf Coast Chapter, The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and its local Tampa Bay Chapter.

Susan is very active in the community and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society, The Golden Key International Honour Society, and serves on the Board of The Friends of the Selby Public Library. Susan has also provided pro bono accounting services to the Sarasota Season of Sculpture.

Susan specializes in Audits of Common Interest Realty Associations (Condo/Homeowners Associations) and Not-for-Profit Organizations.