Responder Resilience

Suzanne Stone

Suzanne Stone Profile Photo

President & CEO Livestrong

Suzanne Stone is a Texas Christian University graduate and Louisiana native whose career began in television, earning a regional Emmy Award for her work in Dallas. In 1998, she
transitioned from producing television to teaching it in the nonprofit sector, leading public access television initiatives in Naperville, Illinois, and later in upstate New York.

Beyond media, Suzanne spent four years as Head Coach of a New York community college women’s basketball team while simultaneously managing a local TV station. Her passion
for impact-driven work led her back to Texas, where she has since dedicated her career to leading nonprofit organizations across the state, including Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA), Children’s Miracle Network, Lake Travis Education Foundation, and Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas.

In 2019, she joined Livestrong to spearhead its mission initiatives, and in November 2023, she was named President & CEO. Today, she leads the organization in its commitment to
ensuring that anyone affected by cancer has the resources and support they need to truly
Livestrong.

31
Aug. 5, 2026

S6 E31 25 Years, 343 Miles: Livestrong's Suzanne Stone On The Ride Home To Ground Zero

Suzanne Stone, President and CEO of Livestrong, joins Responder Resilience to talk about the First Responder Ride for Resilience: why it exists, who's riding, and what it means for a first responder community still absorbing the cost of that day, and every day since.
Guest: Suzanne Stone