Background
Tellem, Susan Mary was born on May 23, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of John F. and Rita C. (Lietz) Cain.
Tellem, Susan Mary was born on May 23, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of John F. and Rita C. (Lietz) Cain.
Bachelor of Science, Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, 1967.
President Tellem Public Relations Agency, Marina del Rey, California, 1977-1980, Rowland Grody Tellem, Los Angeles, 1980-1990. Chairman The Rowland Company, since 1990. President, Chief Executive Officer Tellem, Inc., 1992-1993.
Instructor University of California at Los Angeles Extension, 1983-1997. Adjunct professor Pepperdine University, since 1999. Speaker numerous seminars and conferences on public relations.
Board directors Marymount High School, 1984-1987, president, 1984-1986. Board directors Los Angeles Police Department Booster Association, 1984-1987. Member Catholic Press Council.
Member president's council Museum of Science and Industry. Member American Society Hospital Marketing and Public Relations, Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Association, Public Relations Society of America (board directors since 1994), Los Angeles Counselors, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, American Lung Association (chair communications committee Los Angeles chapter) Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (chair PetSet), Sports Club (Los Angeles).
Married Marshall R.B. Thompson. Children: Tori, John, Daniel.