Susan is a freelance creative with a background in theatre and literature, with an incredible track record in organising participatory projects in communities. She works freelance for several companies including Balbir Singh Dance Company in Leeds, and she is the outgoing director of Chol in Huddersfield.

Originally from Liverpool, Susan now lives in Hebden Bridge with husband Marc Collett – they have 2 grown up children and a cultural consultancy business together, Burns Collett.