As a designer, artist and sustainability specialist Suzette works across a range of projects in architecture, urban design, ecology and food systems. In recent years Suzette has been instrumental in numerous regional sustainability initiatives including urban activation with the Australian first Geelong Better Block project, and event management for the Geelong Sustainable Living Festival. Locally Suzette participated on the Future Proofing Task Group, the Encompass - The Paddock Consultative Committee, Geelong Sustainability Group committee and is currently a host for local community radio 94.7ThePulse.

A director of Innate Ecology, Suzette’s work includes research, workplace and residential design, business & operational strategy. She is passionate about sustainable living,and organizational sustainability and resilience and has over 20 years experience in corporate practice throughout Australia and Asia.

Suzette has a strong focus on healthy cities and healthy regions with a long association with international sustainability organisations such as the Green Building Council of Australia andBioregional Development Group. She is a Green Star Communities trainer and assessor, as well as a One Planet Living Sustainbiltiy Integrator.