Susette Brooks

Susette Brooks, MFA, is a versatile professional with a background blending military expertise with creative writing skills and diverse educational achievements. With a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Nonfiction from Goucher College, a Master of Arts (MA) in Writing from Rowan University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from William Paterson University of New Jersey, Susette has honed her writing and communication skills across various platforms and industries.

Having served as the Public Affairs Officer at the Army National Guard and Director of Multicultural Marketing at Penguin Random House, Susette has a proven track record of excelling in leadership roles. Her experience extends to roles such as Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator at the New Jersey State Library, Community Manager at Report for America, Adjunct Professor at The Community College of Baltimore County, Teaching Assistant at Goucher College, Assistant Director of Planning and Logistics at Goucher College, and Budget Analyst at the Army National Guard.

Susette's unique blend of military background, educational achievements, and professional experiences enables her to approach challenges with a tenacious spirit, evident in her ability to navigate through difficult terrains both literally and metaphorically. Her innovative strategies in communication plans and policy initiatives have consistently driven success for the organizations she has been a part of. Susette's skill set encompasses creative writing, education planning, teaching, military logistics, budget analysis, and public relations, making her a valuable asset in developing new approaches and meeting organizational goals while prioritizing audience needs.