Her work as a clinical supervisor and trainer at California Pacific Medical Center, Marin General, and Novato Community Hospitals for the Institute for Health and Healing, prompted her interest in advocating for critically-ill patients. In addition, Sue is a supervisor for the Community Institute for Psychotherapy. She is past president of the board of the Community Church of Mill Valley and is on the Mill Valley Community Emergency Response Team. Sue is a mother, grandmother, and active community volunteer.