A Free Bird™
Susan McCallen is an experienced multimedia manager specializing in communications for the arts education sector. Currently serving as the Multimedia Manager at A Free Bird™ since August 2021, Susan leads an international team in creating diverse multi-platform communications. Previous roles include Creative Project Manager at Palladian Partners, Inc., where Susan managed graphic design projects and workflow, and Production Manager at R. S. Knapp Co./Napco. Susan's foundational experience includes positions as a Senior Graphic Designer at ARC Document Solutions and Hudson Blueprint Co., where significant contributions to visual communication were made. Education includes a BA in English from Montclair State University and certifications in Multimedia Arts and Web Design from Rutgers University and Essex County College, respectively.
A Free Bird™
A Free Bird™ is a non-profit arts organization based in NY. A Free Bird™mission is to Empower children effected by cancer to discover their inner artist. We are dedicated to helping young people, ages 4-18, affected by cancer, fight their disease through the therapeutic benefits of the arts. We provide arts education resources to hospitals and pediatric cancer patients to help them express their ideas and develop their passions while facing treatment. We have resources in all art forms and make them available to kids, their parents, and hospitals, thanks to the help of our collaborative partners, including museums, dance companies, musicians, theatre companies and more! We work closely with our partners to give children hope for their future. Through our three core programs: Dream Big, Take Flight, and Fly Free, we are jumpstarting and nourishing the careers of our young artists. A Free Bird™ is always looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested in the arts, therapy, and helping children to make a difference.