Susan Flanagan Houser

Susan Flanagan Houser has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Susan started their career in 1985 as a Senior Communications Consultant at the University of Iowa, where they developed and led national media relations strategies. Susan also authored a personal consumer health newspaper column and managed public relations for the UI Hospitals' air ambulance service.

In 1986, Susan became a Writer for Research Reporter Magazine, a publication of the National Institutes of Health. Susan wrote technical articles on scientific research and medical developments.

From 1988 to 1990, Susan worked as a Senior Account Manager at CMF&Z Public Relations, a division of Young & Rubicam.

In 1990, Susan joined Principal Financial Group as an Assistant Vice President of Corporate Relations. Susan held this position until 2015.

In 2016, Susan founded their own company, Flanagan Houser Communications. As the owner, they worked with corporate clients such as U.S. Bank and Delta Dental of Iowa until 2020.

Currently, Susan is employed at RestorixHealth where they hold the position of Director of Marketing & Center Strategy. Susan also previously worked as a Physician Community Liaison at the company from 2020 to 2022.

Susan Flanagan Houser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Mass Communication, with an emphasis on Public Relations and Science Writing, from Iowa State University. In addition to their degree, they have obtained the certification of APR (Accredited Public Relations Professional) awarded by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).