Susan is an international speaker, writer, theologian, with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) endorses FreedHearts as the premiere LGBTQ advocate for faith families.
Susan spent 20 years in the non-affirming Evangelical church, served as the Vice-President of PFLAG Austin, TX, and was featured on ABC's 20/20.
Her books “Mom, I’m Gay”—Loving Your LGBTQ Child and Strengthening Your Faith, True Colors—Celebrating the Truth and Beauty of the Real You, and Radically Included—49 Verses that Will Change Your Love and Change Your Life have been endorsed by HRC, PFLAG, Q Christian Network and many others.
She and her husband Rob have been married for 36 years, have five children, two of whom are in the LGBTQI community, and live near Seattle, Washington.
“Susan has this fierce, loving, don’t mess with me, Mom vibe.”—Rev Ashley Harness, Auburn Seminary
“What impresses me about Susan is that she’s not someone who argues and strongarms people into seeing things her way. She’s someone who listens and cares for others really well. Her presence challenges Christians who reject our friends in the LGBTQ community to understand the love of God.” - Michael Hidalgo, Lead Pastor, Denver Community Church