Background
Preston, Susan Jean was born on December 3, 1950 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert John and Jean Lois (Johnson) Preston.
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Susan Jean Preston
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Susan Jean Preston, American University official, writer, journalist. Recipient Community Svc. award American Heart Association, 1986, Onondaga CountyChild Care Council, 1988, advertising and promotion awards Public Broadcasting Service, 1988, merit award Syracuse Advertising Club, 1989, Enable President's award, 1990.
Education
Bachelor in English, Bucknell U., 1972.
Career
Reporter, Herald-Journal/American, Syracuse, 1972-1977; press secretary, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1977-1978; journalist, Newhouse News Svc., Washington, 1978-1981; director community relations, United Way Center New York, Syracuse, 1981-1986; director corporation communications, Station WCNY-television-FM, Syracuse, 1986-1989; senior public information coordinator, U. Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, since 1989; member inaugural class administrative leadership program, U. Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark. Founding board directors Starfish Foundation, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors American Heart Association, 1986-1988, Junior League, Syracuse and Washington, 1976-1983, Urban Ministry, 1984-1987, Anorexia-Nervosa Support, 1984-1986, Center New York county Girl Scouts United States of America, 1988-1990. Alumni class president, regional admissions representative Bucknell U. Community initiatives volunteer United Way Center New York, 1987-1990.
Public relations chairman CONTACT, 1987-1990. Member Executive Committee Transitional Living Superior vena cava syndrome, 1987-1990. Board directors United Cerebral Palsy and Handicapped Children's Association, 1987-1990, president, 1988-1990, also others Member Bucknell U. Alumni Association (board directors 1981-1987), League of Women Voters (board directors 1983-1984), Mortar Board.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Recipient Community Svc. award American Heart Association, 1986, Onondaga CountyChild Care Council, 1988, advertising and promotion awards Public Broadcasting Service, 1988, merit award Syracuse Advertising Club, 1989, Enable President's award, 1990.Recipient Community Svc. award American Heart Association, 1986, Onondaga CountyChild Care Council, 1988, advertising and promotion awards Public Broadcasting Service, 1988, merit award Syracuse Advertising Club, 1989, Enable President's award, 1990.