Susan Cornforth

Susan Cornforth possesses extensive experience in various roles within nonprofit organizations and educational settings. Currently serving as an On-Call Crisis Advocate at Friends of the Family since April 2024, Susan previously held the position of Director of Finance and Operations at Guardians of Northeast Iowa, Inc., from September to December 2023. Susan's roles at Self-Help International spanned from September 2015 to July 2023, including Manager of Administration, Finance, and Technology, as well as US Operations & Administrative Specialist and Administrative Assistant. Additional experience includes serving as a Part-Time Lecturer at Wartburg College, a Benefit Technician at Advantage Administrators, a Volunteer English Teacher at Unidad Academica Campesina, and a Claims Processor at Advantage Administrators. Early career involvement included clerical support at Helping Hands Services. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in International Development from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from South Dakota State University.