Susan S. Mahaffee is the founder and president of People Rise, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in HR solutions and executive leadership coaching. With over 20 years of experience in HR and leadership, Susan has a distinguished career as an HR executive and strategic advisor. She holds an M.B.A. in Global Business and Organizational Leadership and a B.S. in Management with a focus on Human Resources Management, along with multiple certifications in leadership and HR.
Susan’s professional journey includes significant roles at multinational corporations like Mars Incorporated, where she honed her expertise in global HR dynamics. In 2022, she launched People Rise, LLC to empower organizations by placing people at the heart of their strategies. Susan works with executives and entrepreneurs to enhance team strengths, foster employee engagement, and drive organizational success. Susan’s approach combines strategic insight with a hands-on, people-first philosophy, ensuring that businesses and individuals thrive together.