Sue Ruzenski

Dr. Ruzenski serves as the H​elen Keller Services Chief Executive Officer since February 2021. Prior to this, she had been the Executive Director at Helen Keller National Center ​from October 2014 – 2020. In addition Dr. Ruzenski worked as the Director of Direct Services for 22 years. During her 40 plus year tenure at HKNC, she has led and worked with teams across the organization to implement innovative services and meet the identified priorities of the community.

As CEO, Dr. Ruzenski leads the HKS executive team setting organizational goals and priorities , implementing strategic initiatives, support​ing development activities, and being the liaison with the U.S. Dept. of Education. Dr. Ruzenski has high enthusiasm for collaboration among NY state and national partners, leadership development and mentoring, adult learning strategies, and organizational change.

She received her B.A. degree (1980) from Dowling College in Special Education, M.A. degree from New York University (1985) in Deaf Education and Doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University (2019) in Adult Learning and Leadership.