Susan Kenny is the Chief Advancement Officer for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County, CASA OC. After 10 years in the for profit world, she found the opportunity to marry her love of volunteering and business development to start a fundraising career. Over the last 17 years in the nonprofit sector, she has created long lasting relationships with donors, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and client families all over the country. Susan has been responsible for business development, social events, grants, and cause related marketing campaigns. She has worked with teams to coordinate healthcare clinics and summer camps. During her time with the Ronald McDonald House Orange County, she collaborated with other nonprofits to provide a full spectrum of services for families with critically ill and injured children.

In addition, Susan was instrumental in the national partnership between the Roofing Alliance, National Roofing & Contractors' Association, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. She is one of the founding members of the 100 Women Who Care OC, acts as the Membership Committee Co-Chair for Advisors in Philanthropy, and has been an active committee member for OneOC's Spirit of Volunteerism and the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce's Women of Influence events. Susan has a BA in Communication from the University of Arizona and a Human Resources Certificate from the University of California, Irvine. She has volunteered her time with Make-A-Wish, Project Cuddle, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Smith Elementary School, and Huntington Valley Little League. She loves to spend time with her family and travel.