Susan Weiss

Susan Weiss has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Susan'smost recent position is as Chief of Staff at The Jewish Museum, where they started in December 2021. Prior to this, they served as Chief of Staff at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History from 2013 to 2022. Susan also worked as a Director of Foundation & Government Relations at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in 2012. From 2001 to 2012, they held the role of Vice President of Development & Chief of Staff at the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. In addition, Susan worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design from 2001 to 2007. Susan began their career as a Staff Writer at the University of Pennsylvania in 1999 and worked as a Grantwriter at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston from 1994 to 1996 and Dance Umbrella from 1993 to 1994. Susan's early experience includes working as a Paralegal at the Kings County District Attorneys Office from 1985 to 1986.

Susan Weiss attended Wellesley College from 1980 to 1984, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies. Susan then pursued their Juris Doctor degree at Boston University School of Law from 1987 to 1990. In 2009, they attended Leadership Philadelphia, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this experience.