Susanne Pennington has been involved with the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada since 2012. She is a Board Advisor serving on the Nominating Committee.

Susanne currently manages her own foundation. She previously worked as an owner and operator of hair salons across Reno for 30 years. She previously served on a capital campaign for Truckee Meadows Community College and is currently serving on the committee for a capital campaign at the Little Flower Catholic School. She has also built schools in Tanzania and continues to supply them with books, uniforms, and teaching supplies. Susanne brings her connections in the community to bring new people to the Community Foundation.

Susanne is a firm believer in giving back, and she feels she can do so through her work at the Community Foundation.

Susanne has lived in Reno for over 50 years. She has a daughter. Susanne enjoys golfing and exercising.