Susan Bankston

Susan began her career at Carlyle Place working as the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator in September of 2004, shortly after she graduated from Georgia College & State University with a BS in Health Education and a concentration in Exercise Science. Susan has grown in this role and was instrumental in steering Carlyle Place toward a comprehensive wellness model. She transitioned to a leadership role in the fall of 2018 when she was named director.

Susan enjoys working with special populations. She became involved with the Alzheimer’s Association in 2010. She is a Certified Instructor for Ohio Health’s Delay the Disease Parkinson’s Fitness Program, and has supported and contributed to the success of this program at Carlyle Place. She also serves as the Carlyle Place team captain for the American Heart Association’s Central GA Heart Walk.

Susan loves her work and considers the residents her extended family. When away from work, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons.