Suzanne Baber serves as Director, Peer Support Services and oversees DBSA’s Peer Support Services team and peer programs, including DBSA’s 80+ Chapter Network, 30+ National Online Support Groups, Peer Specialist Training and Workforce Development, and new projects and programs that drive the development and sustainability of peer-led support groups.
With more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Suzanne’s background includes expertise in program development and evaluation, integrated behavioral health, community mental health, and perinatal health quality improvement. Suzanne completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA and earned a master’s degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds certificates in Trauma-Informed Practice & Policy (SSA) and Healthcare Safety & Quality Improvement (IHI).
