Suzette Peterson
Member at Large, Suzette Peterson
Ms. Peterson was a Soroptimist for many years until her batlle with lupus kept her from participating. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization renowned for its programs that foster social and economic empowerment of women and girls worldwide. Ms. Peterson facilitated a lupus support group through Foothill Presbyterian Hospital for many years. She currently works closely with multiple organizations, including the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless. She has administered the websites of multiple nonprofit organizations such as YWCA, Loma Linda University Medical Auxiliary, Bergum Foundation, Healthy Azusa, and Make a Senior Smile. As a member of WOMEN’s board, Ms. Peterson welcomes the opportunity to use her web development skills, to assist members of WOMEN in enhance their online presence. Her hobbies include traveling, playing competitive Scrabble, and camping. Ms. Peterson’s favorite quote is a Chinese Proverb: “Happiness is someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”