Susan Hurley
Preferred pronouns:
she/her
Areas of expertise:
Organizing
Training
Nonprofit Leadership
Contact Information:
Email: susan@csplaction.org
Title: Deputy Director
Who Am I:
Susan Hurley is a passionate organizer for workers rights and economic, social and racial justice. Born and raised in Rockford, IL, Susan began her organizing career young as an activist in high school and then serving as campaign manager for her mother, a teacher who ran for state representative in the 69th district of Illinois in 1998. From there, Susan was recruited to join the labor movement through the AFL-CIO Organizing Institute, where she has since returned repeatedly as a teaching fellow.
Susan went on to lead successful organizing campaigns at SEIU both nationally and locally. This included both traditional NLRA organizing campaigns and corporate campaigns. Susan worked for SEIU in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Illinois primarily in organizing health care workers. Susan then served as Executive Director at Chicago Jobs with Justice for 13 years until April of 2023. Susan has a wide and deep knowledge of structural issues facing workers in today's economy and what solutions are needed.
Susan is thrilled to join the team at the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership as Deputy Director as she believes all organizing is valued-driven work.
Off the clock:
Susan lives in Chicago in the Rogers Park neighborhood, very close to her sister and nephews.
Education:
B.A. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University
