Susan Henry is a registered nurse, community volunteer, and holds a B.F.A. in three-dimensional art from California State University, Long Beach. She is a recognized, published artist and member of the juried organization California Fibers. She has been a resident of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach for over 40 years.
Mrs. Henry has received numerous awards and appointments for her educational and volunteer service, including the Lifetime Honorary Service Award from PTA and the Marian Bergeson Award for outstanding board service from the Orange County School Boards Association. Appointments from the State Department of Education include the SB172 Advisory Committee (suspension of the California High School Exit Exam – CAHSEE) and the Judicial Council of California's Civic Learning Award Selection Committee.