Susan Diaz
Faces of Philanthropy: Susan Diaz
Susan Diaz
Executive Assistant
Susan has been an administrative professional her entire career with 15 of those years in the non-profit sector. She moved to Central Florida from Connecticut, where she worked as an Executive Assistant at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford. There she witnessed the help and hope provided by the many programs offered by Catholic Charities, which only deepened her passion for this organization and for helping others less fortunate. After relocating to Florida, Susan started at The Catholic Foundation in 2019, a blessing and a perfect transition to continue God’s work through a philanthropic lens. Susan enjoys the diversity of her role as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO, supporting the Board of Directors with meeting materials and logistics, assisting with check processing, coordinating team meetings, and ensuring smooth operations across departments. She is the one who sees the big picture and the small details.
In her free time, Susan enjoys motorcycle riding through the back roads and visiting new destinations with her husband, Angel; they frequently join group rides in support of charitable causes or fellowship with other cruisers. She also enjoys spending time with family at local festivals and Orlando’s theme parks.
Faces of Philanthropy Q & A with Susan Diaz:
Q: What is your personal philosophy on generosity or charity?
A: A short and simple philosophy I carry throughout my everyday life: Live with Purpose.
Q: Is there a program or initiative that’s especially meaningful to you?
A: Organizational Excellence.
Q: Who inspired your values around charity?
A: My parents instilled Catholic values at a young age and those values continued through the teachings from Catholic grammar school and high school.
Q: What’s your favorite Scripture verse, quote, or saint?
A: Mother Teresa embodied the servant nature of Christ and inspired one of my favorite quotes: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa.
Q: What was the first charitable gift you remember making?
A: My first charitable gift was made to Save the Children, a humanitarian organization that helps improve the lives of children
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