Susan Melnyk Bruder

Susan Melnyk Bruder has over 30 years of work experience in fundraising, marketing, and event management. Susan is currently the Director of Development at the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) since February 2023. Prior to that, they held the same position at the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk, Inc. from December 2017 to February 2023. Susan also worked as the Take Steps Walk Manager at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation in 2017. Susan founded and served as the Principal of Susan Bruder Fundraising Strategy & Events from July 2007 to January 2017. Before that, they worked as a Fundraising and Event Consultant at The Children's Aid Society from July 2007 to September 2015, and as the Marketing and Events Director from June 2001 to June 2007. Additionally, Susan has experience as a Marketing Director at Nine West Group from 1997 to 2000, and in marketing at LIZ CLAIBORNE from 1990 to 1997.

Susan Melnyk Bruder attended Canisius University from 1986 to 1990. However, no specific information is available regarding their degree or field of study during this time.