Suzy initially joined The Paradise Center (formerly called Aging in Paradise Resource Center) as a volunteer then began teaching the popular weekly Zumba classes. Prior to being named Executive Director, she served as part-time Communications Specialist for the organization and brings more than 25 years’ experience in management, marketing and communications to TPC. Ms. Brenner is focused on continuing the growth of the organization’s annual workshops, seminars and classes to the residents and visitors of Longboat Key and surrounding areas.
Suzy holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from American University. She has expertise in a wide variety of fields: fitness, financial services, commercial real estate, golf course management and non-profit direction. Suzy lives on Longboat Key with her rescued pit bull, Lahni.