Susan J. Perkins

Susan J. Perkins has extensive work experience in the field of corporate and foundation relations and development. Susan J. currently holds the position of Director of Corporate And Foundation Relations at Hampton University, starting in July 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Development at Hampton University starting in January 2021. Susan J. has also worked as a Senior Advancement Officer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from July 2014 to December 2020. Earlier in their career, they held roles such as Regional Grants Manager and Development Officer at the American Red Cross of NE New York, Senior Development Officer at SUNY Delhi, Vice President of Development & Communications at Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ, and Associate VP for Development at North Shore-LIJ Health System. Susan J. also served as the Director of College Advancement/Executive Director, CSI Foundation at The College of Staten Island and Special Gifts Officer at The University of Chicago. Additionally, they have experience as the President of Perkins & Associates and Principal at Perkins and Ammerman.

Susan J. Perkins has a law degree (J.D.) from Rutgers Law School. Susan J. was also a Fulbright Scholar in Sociology at The London School of Economics & Political Science in London, U.K. Susan obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) with honors (cum laude) in Sociology from Drew University.