Susanne Diggs-Wilborn

What brings me to this work?

Engaging in mission-driven work is a must for me. I absolutely love bridging the worlds of education and organizational development to create sustainable results for students.

Susanne earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Spelman College and her doctorate in Organizational Psychology from Rutgers University. As Executive Vice President (EVP), Programs, she provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for College Access, College Success, Scholarship and Affordability, and Career Support initiatives. As a key senior leadership team member, she oversees the strategic direction and operational implementation of programs designed to support Scholars, guiding them from college access to career success. Prior to this role, Susanne served as the Vice President, College Success for the past 9 years.

Before joining Achieve Atlanta, Susanne was a consultant in the Human Capital and Change Management practice at The North Highland Company and has held various leadership roles as an Organizational Development practitioner for over 20 years throughout her career. With over 30 years of progressively accountable experience as an internal and external consultant, Susanne has served as a thought partner and trusted advisor to every level of leader, from supervisor to executive, in the healthcare, corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors. In addition to her role at Achieve Atlanta, Susanne is an adjunct associate professor in the Leadership Studies Department at Mercer University.