Susan Blaisdell joined the administrative staff of The New School in March 2021.    Susan is a US Navy Vietnam-era veteran, and has extensive administrative experience.  She has lived and worked from Maine to Hawaii and back, eventually settling in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Susan worked at University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center for 25 years garnering a number of accolades in recognition of her work, teambuilding efforts, and her commitment to volunteerism.  

In 2020, during the pandemic, Susan retired to her hometown of Kennebunk.  Within a few months she was volunteering at Outta the Box and Habitat ReStore, which led her to The New School.  Susan serves on the board of the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel High School Alumni Association and helps out at the Seashore Trolley Museum on occasion.

Susan has two grown children, six grandchildren, and three grand-dogs.   She has extended family in Kennebunk and throughout Maine.