Susan Rabe RHU, REBC, CLU

Susan Rabe RHU, REBC, CLU is a highly acclaimed professional recognized as the 'Excellence in Leadership - 2019' Business Leader of the Year by the Franklin Economic Development Commission.

With a robust background in corporate and not-for-profit executive roles, Susan possesses extensive experience in human capital, healthcare, and not-for-profit leadership.

She was featured as a CEO profile in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's 'C-Level' column, where she held the title of Executive Director and CEO at the Conservancy for Healing and Heritage in Franklin.

Susan's expertise lies in vision and strategy development, leadership and talent development, overseeing startups and turnarounds, as well as adeptly building relationships and effective communication within organizations.

Accumulating over 30 years in executive leadership and management across the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Susan Rabe hails from Waukesha and is an alumnus of The American College, where she studied Health Care and Risk Management.

Her best advice received resonates around self-belief and courage, emphasizing the internal reservoir of answers available to individuals.

Starting her leadership journey at a young age, Susan's inclination towards leadership was evident when she took charge of teaching first graders in eighth grade, foreshadowing a future filled with leadership and empowerment.

Susan has held significant leadership positions in various organizations, including chairing the board at VMP Foundation Inc, serving as Chairwoman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer at the Conservancy for Healing & Heritage Inc, being the President and CEO at St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation, and acting as the Chairperson at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Her professional journey also encompasses roles such as Principal and Health & Benefits Market Leader at Marsh Inc./Mercer HR Consulting - MMC Companies, leadership positions at United Healthcare and consulting firms focusing on Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Healthcare Risk Management, along with consultancy roles at AXA and Laub Group/Horton Insurance in the domains of financial services, employee benefits, and HR.