Suzanne Harper

Background

About Suzanne Harper

When interviewing for my first job after graduating from the University of Kentucky, I was asked the question "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I had hopes to pursue my Master's in Social Work (MSW), and shared as much, but did not expect the opportunities that came with it. That initial interview lead to a position as Psychosocial Educator with Centerstone in 2017. After two years, I returned to school to complete my MSW at the University of Tennessee. I regained my role as student while simultaneously working in my position as Psychosocial Educator. In the fall of 2021, the opportunity to become Team Lead for the Psychosocial Recovery (PSR) program in Nashville, TN opened up. I began my role as Team Lead and lead the Venture team. Plans to open a second Nashville PSR location developed in late 2022. January 2023 saw the official opening for the Vero clinic PSR program. I willingly accepted the position to supervise and now oversee day-to-day operations for both of Centerstone's Nashville PSR programs. Six months into managing two locations, I successfully completed my MSW with a GPA of 3.9 and a Certificate in Trauma Treatment.I am proud of my accomplishments, both career- and education-wise. However, I know that these accomplishments mean nothing without the guidance and support I gained from colleagues, supervisors, professors, and family.