Susan McPherson

Susan McPherson is a serial connector, passionate cause marketer, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert with over 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications. She regularly contributes to Harvard Business Review, Triple Pundit, and Forbes, sharing insights on corporate responsibility, social impact, and purpose-driven leadership.

McPherson is a featured speaker at leading industry events, including Net Impact, Sustainable Brands, the Center for Corporate Citizenship Annual Summit, and the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy Summit. She is also the founder and host of the bi-weekly Twitter chat #CSRChat, connecting thought leaders and practitioners in corporate social responsibility.

An influential voice in social impact, McPherson has received Forbes’ 50 Over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media’s Worthy100 recognition, with additional accolades from Fortune, Fast Company, and Elle for her thought leadership on social media.

In addition to her communications work, Susan invests in and advises women-led startups and mission-driven ventures, including iFundWomen, Messy.fm, Our Place, The Riveter, Park Place Payments, Hint Water, Apolitical, and The Muse. Through her work, she continues to champion social impact, sustainability, and the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.