
WHAT I DO
I bring innovation, empathy, sustainability, and future-forward thinking to all the projects I work on. By re-framing and deeply exploring the challenges at hand, I identify untapped opportunity, refine and improve system work-flows and processes, and strategically plan for the future.
HOW I WORK
I tailor my process to each unique challenge, fusing a variety of innovative frameworks and core capabilities:
Project & Event
Management
Human-Centered Research & Design
Narratives &
Visual Storytelling
Stakeholder
Facilitation
Journey & Systems
Mapping
Business Model Innovation
Trend Forecasting & Foresight Tools
WHAT I BELIEVE
The challenges facing today’s society, industries, and organizations are more complex than ever. To solve them requires out-of-the-box thinking that challenges the status quo and pushes us to new and unexpected terrain. I believe that design (and design strategy) provides us this opportunity— with a fresh, unbiased lens, design can unlock a more equitable, sustainable, and profitable future. With this philosophy in tow, I seek to collaborate with impact-oriented businesses, non-profits, and organizations that strive to improve the world around us. Let’s create impact together.
MBA
avid doodler
design strategist
podcast junky
innovation seeker
outdoors(wo)man
opportunity identifier
circular-economy enthusiast
problem solver
SUZ OKIE
SUZ OKIE
my many hats include...
WORK
EXPERIENCE
THE SUSTAINERY:
A ZERO-WASTE VENTURE
VIBRANT CIITES:
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
THE LAB AT OPM'S
SUMMER DESIGN SCHOOL
1.2020 - Present
Circular Economy Analyst
GreenBiz Group
2.2019 - 12.2019
FREELANCE DESIGN STRATEGIST
International Clients
3.2019 - Present
PRO-BONO PROJECT MANAGER & CONSULTANT
10.2018 - 5.2019
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FELLOW
8.2018 - 12.2018
ENTREPRENURIAL FELLOW
6.2018
PRO-BONO DESIGN THINKING FACILITATOR
2.2012 - 5.2016
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
& OTHER TITLES
LET'S CHAT
Passionate about harnassing design to create impact?
Be in touch with ideas, opportunities, or just to chat!
RECOGNITION
2019
LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY DESIGN AWARD
2018