Susan Headden, Senior Vice President

Susan is a Pulitzer prize-winning writer and editor with 30 years of experience bringing insight and intelligence to a wide range of public policy topics. A nationally known investigative reporter, Susan was recognized for her graceful writing, tough-minded reporting, meticulous research, and commitment to fairness. As the national editor of U.S. News & World Report, she directed a team of reporters covering legal affairs, the environment, states’ issues, and social policy. Susan also supervised the magazine’s influential "America’s Best Colleges" guide, directed the magazine’s coverage of K-12 education, and led critical conferences with college presidents and admissions counselors. Susan now brings these skills to a select group of clients who recognize excellence, demand immediacy, and value the pursuit of in-depth knowledge that is the result of an unparalleled career in journalism.
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