Susan C. Curran

Susan C. Curran currently serves as the Communications Lead at Purple Strategies since January 2023. Prior experience includes serving as Communications Director for the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and Press Secretary for Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) from April 2016 to January 2023. Additionally, Susan held roles such as Digital Director & Speechwriter for Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and worked as a Press & Staff Assistant and Communications Intern within the same office and committee. Other experience includes a role as Political Fellow at Hillary for America and Project Assistant at Ogilvy Public Relations. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus in Political Science and Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During academic tenure, Susan participated in research analyzing health and racial disparities in news media.