SUZANNE FARLEY
@suzannefarley
Organizational Systems & Learning Leader. Cultivating Alignment, Growth & Sustainable Results.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I think about organizations the way a grower thinks about living systems. Structure matters. Environment matters. Attention matters. Over time, these elements shape what thrives—and what doesn’t. Throughout my career, I’ve led and grown complex human service programs, navigating the realities of funding, regulation, and community need. I’m especially interested in how organizations learn—how feedback loops, culture, and leadership shape outcomes, for better or worse. Alongside formal leadership roles, I’m drawn to quieter, more creative work—developing a small orchid studio and reflecting on what it means to create the conditions where things grow well—whether in organizations or in life.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Director
Wellspring
Jan 2016 - Jan 2026 (10 years)
Led organizational growth from $1.5M to $6.25M and designed aligned systems across multi-program behavioral health services. Oversaw residential, outpatient, and withdrawal management programs while partnering with the board on governance, strategy, and sustainability.
Executive Director
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Stabilized operations during leadership transition and strengthened organizational infrastructure. Led staff, volunteers, and partnerships supporting children in the court system.
Adult Programs Coordinator
Restorative Justice Project
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
Coordinated restorative justice and reentry programming. Trained and matched community volunteers with incarcerated individuals preparing for release.
Director, Community Impact
United Way of Eastern Maine
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)
Led early childhood and school readiness initiatives across the region. Directed the Born Learning campaign, engaging business leaders in early childhood investment.
Executive Director
Cuidando los Niños
Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years)
Directed services for children experiencing homelessness and partnered with the City of Albuquerque to deliver Early Head Start services. Led the organization through national accreditation and expansion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pacific Oaks College
M.A., Organizational Leadership and Change
Earned an M.A. in Organizational Leadership and Change from Pacific Oaks College.
University of New Mexico
B.U.S., University Studies
Completed a B.U.S. in University Studies at the University of New Mexico.
Santa Fe Community College
A.A.S., Early Childhood Development
Earned an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Development at Santa Fe Community College.
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