Our Team Susan Gordon Director, Strategy Services Email Susan “I never view mistakes as failures. They are simply opportunities to find out what doesn’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison Susan is an expert in the realm of social impact strategy, with a distinguished career that has spanned the private and public sectors. By infusing her work with immersive collaboration and data-driven insights, she works with our partners to craft strategies that achieve financial stability and exceptional effectiveness. With a profound understanding of complex organizational challenges and driven by a conviction to create sustainable change, Susan is passionate about crafting diversified revenue models that tackle the root causes of social issues. Her professional journey was shaped at prestigious international consulting firms such as KPMG Group, EY, and PwC. After a distinguished 25-year tenure in the private sector, Susan was drawn to partner with mission-driven entities to forge sustainable business models. Prior to joining TCC Group, Susan led a successful social impact strategy firm for over a decade, where she provided a range of services including assessment of programmatic impact, identification of new market opportunities, development of market-based business strategies, and the creation of logic models. Partnering with esteemed clients such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and Ford Philanthropy (formerly known as Ford Motor Fund), she provided innovative funding strategies to support scalable projects and return on investment. Susan is unwavering in her commitment, bridging the chasm between mission realization and financial sustainability, and dedicates herself to empowering organizations to thrive amidst dynamic landscapes, ensuring they achieve enduring social change while maintaining robust financial health. Board Service Detroit Public Theater – Vice Chair / Treasurer Jewish Vocation Services / Gesher Human Services – Member Advisory Board Education University of Michigan Ann Arbor – BA Management Information Systems Michigan State University Eli Broad School of Management – MBA Finance and Marketing