Susie Young

Background

About Susie Young

Director of Partnerships at the UCD Professional Academy. Supporting membership organisations with effective learning development solutions to support member engagement and growth. I have a Master of Science in Education (Digital Innovator) from Technological University Dublin, and a Professional Diploma in Sales Management from UCD Professional Academy. With over five years of combined experience in education and business development, I have a broad background in B2B and B2C sales, entrepreneurship, e-learning, Professional and Higher Education, and the arts. I have worked directly with professionals seeking career support, to HR, L&D and Director-level professionals, to support them in the development of organisational growth and skills gap initiatives. I have also run my own business, reached the county finals in Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur competition. In connection with the arts, I have an Associate Diploma in Education in Drama and Speech from the Royal Irish Academy, and am a trained mezzo-soprano. I have also performed in numerous productions with the Dublin Shakespeare Society and short films. I am passionate about creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning, and I aim to empower others to achieve their personal and professional goals.