Susan Metros

Susan Metros has a long and varied career in the field of information technology and academic innovation. Susan has held positions ranging from Founder and Principal of their own consulting firm, Metros Consulting, to Interim CIO at The Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee. In 2019, they became a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. Susan also held roles as Senior Advisor at MO Studio, Associate at Steve Heckler Associates, Professional Coach at Mindbeat, and Senior Coach and Head of Group Coaching at BetterManager. In addition to their professional roles, they have held professorships and administrative positions at the University of Southern California, including Director for Remote Learning, Associate Dean, and Associate Vice Provost and Deputy CIO.

Susan Metros has a comprehensive education history. Susan holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Michigan State University and a BFA in Painting and Drawing from Michigan State University. Susan also graduated from Oak Park High School. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including a Level 1 Certified Life Coach from the Certified Life Coach Institute, ASU GSV Virtual Summit 2020 from ASU GSV Summit, InterviewFocus Career Coach Certification from InterviewFocus, Leadership Award 2017 from EDUCAUSE, EDUCAUSE Presenter 2016 from EDUCAUSE, EDUCAUSE 2015 Annual Conference Presenter from EDUCAUSE, EDUCAUSE Leading Change Institute Alumni (2000-2014) from EDUCAUSE, EDUCAUSE 2015 Nominations Committee Member from EDUCAUSE, Mentor/Thought Leader 2014 from EDUCAUSE, Nominations Advisory Committee Member 2014 from EDUCAUSE, EDUCAUSE Presenter from EDUCAUSE, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation, and ICF Member Badge from the International Coaching Federation.