Susan E. Lanza

Susan Lanza brings over 35 years of operational experience in senior living to her role as Executive Director at the House of the Good Shepherd in Hackettstown. Susan has joined the Fellowship Leadership Team after guiding the House team through three challenging years of strategic planning and changes, prior to the affiliation.

Susan’s service to older adults began with work as a Director of Activities and progressively moved to roles in support services while obtaining her Administrator’s license. During one of her longest management assignments, Susan and her team developed a successful dementia special care unit that served as a model for other units within a large hospital system. Her love of writing led her to publish three books, including a textbook for activities professionals. Susan has been a featured speaker at National and International conferences and was honored by the New Jersey Activities Professional Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the Activities Profession.

Susan is licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.