The Filoli Estate, Woodside, California

Susan O'Sullivan is the director of development and external relations at Filoli, an historic country estate and public garden located in Woodside, California. Susan has been at Filoli for eight years in different capacities, including management responsibility for Filoli's 175,000 visitors per year, 10,000+ members, and 700 volunteers. In her current role she oversees Filoli's fundraising, marketing and publicity efforts. Susan loves sharing Filoli with the Bay Area community and feels that everyone can benefit from a day of respite, surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature.