Susannah Callahan
Background
Susannah brings solid public relations experience and an academic economic development background to the DCI team. Combining traditional and new media communications skills with an in-depth knowledge of the global business environment allows her to deliver targeted results for clients. Susannah graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in International Studies and Economics.
Susannah’s Passion for Places
Growing up with a father in the travel business, Susannah developed a passion for places and international business from a young age. Her early travels sparked a lifelong love for exploring the unique facets of each destination and a desire to absorb and better understand the diverse world around her. Susannah believes that every community has something to offer, and came to DCI with a desire to share their stories with the world.
Notable Results
- Susannah worked on national public relations campaigns for AT&T and Verizon Wireless. She provided traditional and new media outreach for product launches, store events and crisis situations.
- As an associate producer at the St. Louis PBS affiliate KETC, Susannah was responsible for coordinating two documentary’s innovative new media camera distribution programs that involved hundreds of participants throughout the city and multiple departments within the station.
- With Explore Green, Susannah represented international environmental leaders such as Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Laurie Marker and Thomas Doherty through national programs, product sourcing opportunities and corporate collaborations.
Up Close
Susannah enjoyed her early years in St. Louis, Missouri, but ultimately longed to live in a place where she could join in international collaborations on cultural, environmental and business issues. When her good friend moved to the New York area, Susannah visited and instantly fell in love with the fast-paced and diverse business capital that is Manhattan. She is now living in the city and loving every New York minute of it.
Where You’ll Find Susannah on a Sunny Day
As a professed morning person, Susannah loves to get outside and enjoy the early sunshine with a run or a bike ride. On the weekends, she tries to soak up as much nature as possible with hikes in the mountains and relaxing picnics in the park.
Places That Susannah Has Called Home
St. Louis, Missouri
Los Angeles, California
Ridgewood, New Jersey
New York, New York
Surprising Facts about Susannah
Cardinals Fan
Growing up in St. Louis, Susannah became a devoted Cardinals fan. She spent many summer nights watching games with her sister and never passed up a chance to see the team in action at Busch Stadium. When the Cardinals come to New York, Susannah will definitely be there to cheer on her hometown team!
Chef Extraordinaire
Second only to her adventures outside, Susannah loves nothing more than cooking for family and friends. While she enjoys many types of dishes and cuisines, she has lately become quite the soup connoisseur.
