Susanne Tonini is a seasoned technology professional based in Bellingham, WA, with a passion for innovation, research, and sustainable environmental policies. She holds a diploma in French Language, Literature, and Civilization from the University of Aix-Marseille, a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Florida International University, and a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Washington. Susanne has worked in various roles, starting as a Researcher and Documentalist for prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek. She then shifted to marketing and music industries, working for Universal Music Group and Mondo One Productions, and then pivoting back to technology as a Senior Internet Researcher for Management Recruiters International and a Social Technologies Specialist for Microsoft.

Susanne has spent most of her career in sourcing and recruiting, with senior roles at notable companies such as Cloudera, Amazon Lab126, and Glassdoor, among others. She has extensive experience in talent intelligence and research, competitive analysis, talent mapping, and talent branding, with a keen interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Susanne is also a Citizen Scientist and actively volunteers for various environmental organizations, contributing to research published in scientific journals. She has a passion for social and racial justice causes and movements and strongly believes in collaboration, inclusion, and transparency in today's global workforce.