Susan Markham
Teaching Fellow - NOU
Susan Markham started her political career in 1994 with Participation 2000, working on a statewide campaign as a fundraiser. Since that time she has served as the Finance Director for the Ohio Democratic Party, as Executive Director of Participation 2000 (a multi-candidate political action committee) and Campaign Manager for four statewide campaigns. She also acted as Director of Senate Services at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Susan joined EMILY's List in 2005 to manage its Campaign Corps program and later the Political Opportunity Program (POP) and the Training Department. In 2007, she was named Deputy Political Director where she supervised the $2.5 million POP program recruiting, training and supporting women candidates running for statewide, legislative and local office in 35 states. Most recently, Susan worked as a Senior Strategist at the Campaign Workshop where she consulted for the Child Nutrition Initiative, California List, and the New Organizing Institute. Susan has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from the Ohio State University. She received her Master's Degree in Public Policy and Women's Studies from George Washington University.
How you stay sane outside work
Exercise
Plans during coming Zombie Apocalypse
Dance party in my kitchen. My kids and I switch off picking the songs.