Suzanne Barrett

Suzanne Barrett is an accomplished marketing and communications executive currently serving as the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications at City of Hope since June 2025. Previously, Barrett held the position of Executive Director of Healthcare Marketing at Emory University's Woodruff Health Sciences Center, where strategic leadership was provided for fundraising and donor engagement initiatives. Experience also includes significant roles in marketing project management at addONE Marketing Solutions for Char-Broil, as well as over 15 years at The Coca-Cola Company in various marketing and brand activation roles, driving attendance and revenue growth for the World of Coca-Cola and launching experiential brand initiatives. Barrett began a career in marketing at CNN, focusing on integrated marketing and promotions. Education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication with a specialization in Advertising from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.