About Susan

Dr. Susan G. Riegler holds broad based experience leading nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on human resources leadership, strategic consulting, and project management. Her work spans sectors including financial services, government, human services, small business, and higher education, working in the U.S. and internationally.  

Her consulting portfolio includes projects with Beth Israel Lahey Health, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Harvard University,  Northeastern University, and Volunteers of America MA.  She served as Principal Compensation Officer and Advisor at Harvard University, and her previous positions with the City of Boston include leadership for the minority and women business certification and pay equity compliance programs. Susan has provided counseling and consulting services for many years to individuals and organizations seeking change and works collaboratively with clients to help them feel more empowered and authentic in their work. 

Her academic research focuses on understanding the complexities of human experience while at work, particularly the experience of time, which serves as a platform for human resource professionals, leaders, and health workers to leverage learnings to foster wellbeing. Susan enjoys facilitating dialogue and learning regarding our relationships with time to inform practices relating to diversity and inclusion, productivity, and leadership development. To join the conversation, please connect at #Time&Change@Work

In addition to her Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, Dr. Riegler holds an M.B.A. from Boston University, an Ed.M. in Counseling and Consulting Processes from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Wellesley College. She has held a variety of Human Resources certifications (SPHR, CCP, CBP, GRP).

As a working artist, she is also an avid volunteer for at-risk children to ensure that they can develop their creativity. Susan believes that everything is possible. 

Pronouns: she/her/hers