Susan Contess

Susan joined Penn’s Office of Investments in 2015 and currently focuses on the public equities and fixed income investment programs for the University’s endowment and pension plans.

Susan holds a BA from University of Pennsylvania.

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Q & A

Hometown

Bernardsville, NJ

What are some things you value most about being a part of the greater Penn community?

I love the diversity of everything going on at Penn. From the Penn Vet Working Dog Center to HIV research to dentistry, Penn is making valuable contributions to so many different fields and it's exciting to be part of that in a small way.

What impact do you hope to make through your work at Penn?

Education can be a powerful and democratizing force. The work we do here helps ensure that an education at Penn is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or income level.

What activity is at the top of your bucket list?

Visiting the Amazon Rainforest is towards the top of my bucket list.

Susan Contess '15