Susan Whitten

Susan Whitten is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership across various sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation since January 2015, Susan has successfully managed marketing initiatives for multiple programs, resulting in significant growth in social media engagement. Previous roles include Freelance Social Media and Digital Marketing for the Phipps Center for the Arts and Marketing Manager at Nexstar Network, where Susan established the first in-house marketing department. With a strong foundation in marketing from positions at Cub Foods and SUPERVALU, Susan has consistently driven brand messaging, digital strategy, and customer engagement throughout a diverse career in marketing and communications. Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Public Relations from the University of Northern Iowa.