Susan graduated with a BBA in Accounting, Cum Laude from the University of the East, Manila. She passed the CPA exams in the Philippines and in Chicago. She has had a good career as an accountant but her talent for painting and strong desire to start a second career led her to join a watercolor class in 2008 and many exhibits in Chicago later. Susan’s artist profile was one the 150 Overseas Filipinos featured in the 2017 social media campaign of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines entitled “Filipinos Around the World”. Susan was recently named as one of the Philippine Consulate of Chicago’s 80 for 80 Project,
the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago to their 80 for 80 Project which focuses on women leaders’ experiences, challenges, opportunities and accomplishments with the objective of providing inspiration to other Filipinos and Filipino-Americans, especially the younger generations. You can connect with Susan in Instagram @SUNNYYNOT
Susan is a member of Sinag, an art collective of filipino-american visual artists from Chicago and Greater Chicago. Visit sinag.us to learn more about the group.
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