
Women in the Workplace
Women in the Workplace is a gathering of working women to provide opportunities to unite in community and grow in their leadership while also finding balance in their lives. At the core of each discussion is the importance of living out our faith at work to live life on mission while transforming our community. The fast-paced hour includes lunch, speakers, and table discussion groups. Each month includes a featured area non-profit and may spotlight a “Pop-Up” Shop, operated by a local businesswoman.
Women in the Workplace
Suzie Light | April 2023
Suzanne Light, likes to be call Suzie. She grew up being the leader of 11 younger siblings and credits family, church, Girl Scouts and 4H as formative experiences in establishing strong values. She has been married for 48 years and has two children and one grans child.
Suzie is the retired Chief Executive Officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation from 1995 to 2020. Under her leadership, the Foundation grew assets from $400,000 to over $58 million. Suzie did her undergrad work at Goshen College. And her Masters degree in Leadership from Trine University. Both degrees earned while she as full-time mom and CEO.
In retirement, Suzie has started her own consulting business to advise nonprofit organizations on governance and boardsmanship. She continues to be purposely engaged in our community and wears many hats – Please join us as she speaks to Where is Your Leadership Hat?