Susan Ridge has a diverse work experience in marketing, communications, and public relations. Susan currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Events at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Prior to this role, they worked as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at AACOM.
Before joining AACOM, Susan served as the Vice President of Communications at Johns Hopkins University from 2017 to 2019. Susan also held the position of VP, Chief Marketing Officer at Save the Children US, where they provided leadership and oversight for the marketing and communications function. From 2001 to 2010, they worked as the VP/Communications at the National Federation of Independent Business.
Earlier in their career, Susan had roles at Burson-Marsteller, where they served as the Managing Director in Washington, DC, and as the Director of Client Services for B-M/Europe. Susan also worked as a Managing Account Supervisor at Fleishman-Hillard.
Throughout their career, Susan has demonstrated expertise in various areas such as strategic direction, digital marketing, media relations, and online communications.
Susan Ridge obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Ohio University between 1979 and 1983. During their time at the university, they focused their studies on Public Relations and Political Science.
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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Founded in 1898, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is the leading voice for the education and training of physicians who practice osteopathic medicine in settings across the medical spectrum — from primary care to the full range of medical specialties. We support our member colleges of osteopathic medicine in their efforts to attract and train individuals who are fueled by a desire to make a difference in our healthcare system by treating the whole person and building a future emphasizing health and wellness for all people. Today, more than 35,000 future physicians — 25 percent of all U.S. medical students — are being educated at one of our 38 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, encompassing 62 teaching locations in 35 states. AACOM is an important advocate for public health and healthcare policy in Washington, DC, and state capitals, and promotes medical research, health equity and innovation. AACOM also plays an important role in establishing standards of excellence for medical education through its member colleges, and in graduate medical education through internships, fellowships and residencies at U.S. medical centers, hospitals, clinics and health systems.