Susy Cheston

Susy Cheston is an experienced professional with a diverse background in various industries. Susy is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Bpeace, where they lead growth strategies to help small and medium-sized business owners expand and create jobs in the US, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Lebanon. Prior to this, Susy worked as an Independent Consultant at Cheston & Associates, where they advanced development goals for clients in the US and overseas. Susy also served as the Acting Chief of Party at Global Communities and as the Chief of Party at the World Council of Credit Unions, overseeing financial inclusion projects and partnership development. Susy has a strong background in financial inclusion, having worked as a Senior Advisor at the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion and as the Senior Director at World Vision, leading programs in water, sanitation, hygiene, agriculture, economic development, and shelter. Susy also held leadership roles at Opportunity International and Women's Opportunity Fund, focusing on policy advocacy, microfinance, and organizational development. Additionally, Susy gained experience in marketing and program planning as a Volunteer Field Worker at ACCION International and as the General Manager at Dance Umbrella.

Susy Cheston holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Therapy and Music Education from East Carolina University. Susy also possesses a Master's Degree in broadcast management from Ohio University. The specific years of their education are not provided.