Gabriel Bol Deng speaker profile >>

Selleck’s primary research interest is design activism, exploring topics such as cause-related marketing, mothers and war, and political propaganda. She has received research grants from the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History at Duke University, and the Modern Graphic History Library at Washington University in St. Louis. Her work has been displayed at the Center for the STudy of Political Graphics in Los Angeles, and the Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn.

She has produced graphic and web design work for non-profit organizations such as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Native Planet. Recent publications include peices for the Syracuse Cultural Workers, the Syracuse Peace Council and the Nordic Journal of English Studies.

She is chair of the Marketing/Website Committee of the board of the HOPE for Ariang Foundation; serves on the board of directors of ArtRage Gallery in Syracuse; and is an area chair for the Mid-Atlantic Popular American Culture Association.

I have been involved with Catholic Education since 1972.   My ministry history:

• Bishop Grimes High School -  (1972 – 1983) Math teacher, dean of women, registrar
• Bishop Ludden High School – (1983 – 1987) Recruitment, Resistrar, Scheduler, Associate Principal
• St Joseph’s Church Camillus, NY, – (1987 – 1989) Parish Minister
• Catholic School Office  -  (1989 – 1997)  Associate Superintendent 1997 – present
• Bishop Ludden Jr/Sr HS – (2010- present)  President

I have been a Sister of St Joseph since 1966.

Graduated from the College of St Rose in Albany, received my Masters from SUNY at Oswego and received my SAS (School Administrator/Supervisor) degree from NY State after completing courses at Manhattan College and Fordham University.

Partnership Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances –CARE USA Washington, DC

Master of International Relations ~ African Studies and International Economics

Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University

Master of Public Administration ~ International and Development Administration

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

She is a graduate of Cornell’s School of Industrial & Labor Relations enjoying a career in Human Resource Management in the paper, hospitality, and automotive industries as well as spending several years as a Teacher in Special Education in Western Maine.  Susan has acquired more graduate hours in education and related fields than she has tracked.

Susan has established precedent setting experience/project based learning programs correlated directly to the NYS and National Learning Standards in all subject areas for K-8^th grade for school day, extended school day and out of school time use.

Without a doubt, Gabriel Bol Deng and H.O.P.E. For Ariang have provided the more than 2000 students at four of the Title I, (low income), schools she works with the most powerful, motivating and ‘measurable’ learning of all programming.  The ability for students to come face to face with an individual, who has suffered, endured, persevered, and overcome such adversity, summing it all up to them as resulting in the realization that “only through education will one truly succeed”, has had an incredible affect. Even Greg Mortenson, (pre-“controversy”), could not come close to the “Pennies” raised, in twice as many schools, in the same community, as Gabe.

Susan looks forward to developing, publishing, and establishing the prototype “Auburn to Ariang to Auburn” sustainable global learning community curriculum.  First in Auburn, New York, and then to the thirteen additional Auburn’s in the U. S. of A.!!!

She also looks forward to adding Southern Sudan as the twenty third country experienced and/or “lived in” in the not so distance future.  She counts her time spent associated with H.O.P.E. as among the most gratifying as Gabe’s strength, extreme intelligence, and fortitude permeates all he comes near!

She worked for ten years in marketing and advertising in the Pacific Northwest. She was on the executive team of several advertising agencies and was Vice President of Account Services for Evans Communications.

She also has a Masters degree in psychology specializing in clinical psychology and organizational behavior. She had a private therapy practice and is a licensed psychotherapist. Her practice in organizational development consulting includes working with organizations to improve collaboration and team dynamics. She works with executive teams to better communicate and implement strategy. Her clients include Hewlett Packard, the Boeing Airplane Company, Capital One, Coca-Cola Company and Humana.  In addition, a large part of her practice is focused on working with non-profit organizations partnering with them to build organizational capacity and sustainability to increase their ability to provide much needed services in their communities.

She is currently a partner and senior consultant with The Leading Element, LLC with offices in Seattle, Washington and Syracuse, New York.   Susan is on the Board of Directors for Hope for Ariang and volunteers her time working with several non-profit organizations.

Adrienne graduated from Le Moyne College in 2009 as a Communications major, dually concentrating in Public Relations and Advertising. During her time as a student, Adrienne volunteered with HOPE for Ariang, creating PR strategies and organizing on-campus fundraisers. Adrienne has since returned to HOPE for Ariang to support the cause as a Board Member.

I have been teaching at Cazenovia College since 1995, and will soon begin my sixth year as chair the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.  My doctorate is in Social Science with concentrations in International Development and United Nations Studies.  I have spent a number of years in other countries, including living and conducting research in Peru, Bolivia, Nepal, and India.   Presently, my teaching and research focus on social stratification, international human rights, and modern day slavery.   I also serve as faculty advisor to the Human Rights Club in which the students participate in a number of educational and fundraising events for Gabriel’s school in Sudan.

I am on the executive committee as the board secretary since the inception of HOPE for Ariang.   I also serve on the Teacher Communications and Connections Committees of the board.   My specific interests in our educational projects in Ariang concern gender disparities, and the intersection of education, health, and economics in the Sudanese families in Ariang.

In addition to working with HOPE for Ariang, I serve on the Steering Committee of Cazenovia College’s Middle States Self Study.  I have also worked with Catholic Charities in Syracuse and Brooklyn providing direct services to immigrant populations and other people in need, and in coordinating a volunteer program for college graduates.   I am very pleased to offer whatever assistance I am able to give in order to help Gabriel realize a healthy and educated population in Ariang and beyond.