She has been working in First Nations health for over 20 years in the areas of health promotion (nutrition and physical activity) with areas of throughout the lifecycle including diabetes education and prevention. As a mother to a growing girl, she has ventured into the areas of early childhood school health promotion working both with First Nations Health Authority and three band affiliated schools in the South Okanagan. She is now pursuing Masters degree related to the topic of Indigenous Food Security/Sovereignty and giving back to her community as a Band Councillor. Suzanne enjoys keeping well by being with family and friends, participating in activity as a family and being on the land for food gathering and enjoyment (hiking)and encouraging and supporting others to live healthier lives.