I know about Suzanna from my personal experience...

“I have known Suzanna Laurent since I first joined STC in the early 1990s and have seen her rise in the STC ranks at both the state and regional levels. She has matured into a wonderful and gracious leader. I was Treasurer when she was President of the Oklahoma Chapter, and we were proud to see the chapter win the Chapter Achievement Award and hold a successful Region 5 Conference during our tenures. We worked on the publications competitions together also; she was always willing to be a judge and help in any way she could.

Suzanna inspires us to do our best because she is right there with us doing her best at the same time-none of this ‘you do that and I’ll watch’ from Suzanna. You know you can count on her to do what she promises in a timely manner, and with a positive and happy attitude.”

“Suzanna is one of the most focused proponents of STC that walks the face of the earth. Suzanna’s dedication to STC does not stop with her local chapter or regional director-sponsor activities. Suzanna has traveled all over the United States presenting conference sessions. She actively serves on committees to better the organization at the international level. When Suzanna accepts a position, she puts her heart and soul into it. She brings years of experience and dedication to the position of second vice president. I know she will do an excellent job.”

“Suzanna Laurent will make a superb Second Vice President of STC because she can lead the director-sponsors by her own example. Suzanna was the best director-sponsor a chapter president could have. She gave me encouragement and was always full of enthusiasm about our chapter, but she did not sugarcoat the requirements of my office. Suzanna gave me straightforward advice when I needed it, and she was happy to listen, even after decisions were announced.

Suzanna's skill as an innovator helped my chapter grow and achieve more than we members ever thought possible. When our membership identified the need to develop a satellite three hours from our chapter seat, Suzanna worked with the chapter's administrative council and the satellite leaders to create a fair and equitable structure thus enabling us to separate some responsibilities by region but to maintain our status as one, unified chapter. When we had a day-long workshop about the transition to two meeting locations, Suzanna got in her car and drove from Oklahoma to Arkansas to be our sage adviser after her flight was cancelled. Her first and only commitment was to the success of our endeavors with STC. I believe her commitment will continue to serve the whole organization when she is elected to this society-wide office.”

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“Suzanna, you have my vote! You have been a great director-sponsor. I appreciate you!”
 

“I had the privilege of working with Suzanna several years ago at Applied Intelligence Group (AIG), and then again for a shorter time at Digital Communications of America (DCA). Suzanna is uniquely qualified for any leadership or mentoring role, with extensive industry experience and a consistent, successful body of work. Her diligence in supporting STC's mission in positions of local and regional leadership speaks for itself.

 

Career communicators have much to learn from Suzanna, both about their craft and about successfully conducting their professional lives. Suzanna's approach to her own career management reflects her writing style: focused, deliberate, and confident.”

"I met Suzanna over ten years ago when we were contracting to the State of Oklahoma.  At the time, I was impressed with her confidence and positive attitude.  Since then, I have continued to be impressed with those same qualities, as I have seen her progress in her career and her involvement with STC.  Her willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done, along with exceptional skills at delegating tasks, make her a leader worth emulating.  

I could go on and on about Suzanna’s management abilities, her background that qualifies her for the position of Second Vice President, and her vision that will lead STC successfully in the 21st century, but the reader can find this information elsewhere on this site.  The point is that all these qualities combine in one person to make Suzanna the absolute top choice for the job.  The STC membership at large could choose no one better than Suzanna for the position of Second Vice President, knowing that the Society will be in good hands for several years to come."

"Over the past eight years I have watched Suzanna dedicate hours of her time discovering what Region 5 members of STC want and need. She has put in extensive hours involving travel, study, and mentoring to help make Region 5 a successful and contributing part of the international society. Her focus on teaching the skills required for effective leadership can be seen not only in her presentations, but through the many awards won by Region 5 chapters and the numerous articles she has published in chapter newsletters across the regions.

Suzanna is more than just a technical communicator. She is an inspiration and a mentor. Suzanna represents leadership in action, not just title because she is always looking for ways to improve the events taking place around her. Through her leadership and encouragement I have achieved more than I ever dreamed I would—or could."
 

"Over the past seven years I have watched Suzanna dedicate hours of her time discovering what Region 5 members of STC want and need. She has put in extensive hours involving travel, study, and mentoring to help make Region 5 a successful and contributing part of the international society. Her focus on teaching the skills required for effective leadership can be seen not only in her presentations, but through the many awards won by Region 5 chapters and the numerous articles she has published in chapter newsletters across the regions.

Suzanna is more than just a technical communicator. She is an inspiration and a mentor.  Suzanna represents leadership in action, not just title because she is always looking for ways to improve the events taking place around her. Through her leadership and encouragement I have achieved more than I ever dreamed I would - or could."