Background
Friedman, Susan R. was born on June 22, 1949 in Cincinnati.
Foundation administrator consultant
Friedman, Susan R. was born on June 22, 1949 in Cincinnati.
Bachelor, Stern College, 1971. Master in Social Sciences, Bryn Mawr Graduate School Social Science, 1975. Postmasters certified in gerontology, Hunter College.
Postmasters certified in grantsmanship, The Grantsmanship Center, Los Angeles.
Program planner/analyst The Community Service Society, 1975—1981. Corporation/foundation campaign manager City Meals on Wheels, New York City, 1981—1987. Director program development New York City Department Aging, 1988—1995.
Executive director The Grotta Foundation, South Orange, New Jersey, 1995—2003. Managing director United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York, since 2003. Staff director New School for Social Research, Commission on the Status of Older Students, 1994—1995.
Chair advisory committee Synagogue Hope, West Orange, New Jersey, since 1996. Consultant The Silverman Charitable Trust, New York City, since 2000. Co-chair Public Broadcasting Service Advisory Board, New York City, 2001—2002.
Member public policy committee Forum of Regional Association Grantmakers, 2001—2002. Member task force Senator Jon Corzine's Senior Issues Task Force, since 2002.
Member of Council New Jersey Grantmakers, National Grantmakers Agency (member program planning committee since 2000).
Married Joel M. Friedman. Children: Adam, Benjamin.