Susan is a fourth generation Jackson to commit to public service in the Bermuda Parliament. She approaches public service with a deep sense of responsibility and believes trust is the most important ingredient for effective representation and that trust must be earned. Susan first met PDGN Co-Chair, Sir Michael Hirst, at a Bermuda summit on diabetes in 2015 and committed to join the network of parliamentarians championing diabetes. She presented at the Vancouver forum in that same year. Susan is a Vice President of the PDGN executive and actively participated in PDGN achieving charitable status. Susan has been a Member of Parliament since December 2012 and has held the position of House Whip and presently holds the Shadow Transport portfolio and speaks on Education in the House. She sits on the Public Accounts Committee, Committee of Chairs and Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Bermuda executive committee). Susan’s community service includes; former Board Chair of Summerhaven, a residence for people living in wheelchairs and is President of the Bermuda Chapter of the International Women’s Forum. Educated in Bermuda, England and the United States, Susan has a BSc. in Speech from Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts and professional designations from Communication, Advertising and Marketing (CAM) Education Foundation in London, England. Susan has two children Scott (26) and Samantha (23) and enjoys running, reading, travel and puzzles.
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