Susie has used theatre for social change for over 25 years, initially working with prisoners to develop confidence and communication skills and then becoming an associate member of the National Theatre’s education department, specialising in interactive theatre for vulnerable and at risk young people.

Susie set up Tender’s healthy relationship programme in 2004 and became CEO in 2010. She has three daughters whom she is always encouraging to take on the world and view any challenge as an opportunity, rather than a problem.