Suzanne has 36 years experience in numerous schools, as a Secondary Science teacher, including 10 years in Cooma. Suzanne has also gained 20 years experience in various tourism roles, including Tourism Officer, in the Snowy Monaro region and for 10 years has been an active member of the Cooma Chamber of Commerce, including Co-ordinator of the successful Cooma Gift Card Scheme. Suzanne has experience in recreation management volunteering through local government management committees, including tourism promotion of local reserves. Suzanne resides in Cooma and is passionate about seeing growth in Cooma and the region through improved tourism and business opportunities.