Susan Gluck Pappajohn

Susan is a seasoned executive who has served a broad range of clients including philanthropic, cultural, social service, and nonprofit news and media organizations.

Earlier in her career, Susan led digital media businesses at Time Warner and IBM. She co-founded Time Warner Electronic Publishing, one of Time Warner's first digital media units. She was then recruited by IBM to lead its Consumer Software Division, where she built and oversaw a $100 million e-learning portfolio. Susan later managed IBM's global licensing program reporting directly to IBM's Chief Marketing Officer.

Susan's first career began at age 17 when she joined the New York City Ballet. She danced for eight years under the leadership of George Balanchine, Peter Martins, and Jerome Robbins performing numerous leading roles at Lincoln Center and major arts venues around the world. After her dance career, Susan earned her BA from Harvard College and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Susan is a member of the advisory council of Press Forward, a national initiative supporting local news and information with an infusion of more than a half-billion dollars over the next five years. Susan is also a Trustee of the George Balanchine Trust and a former Board member of The Joyce Theater, Dance/NYC, and the Professional Children's School.