Susanne Bankhead is veteran industry leader in the fields of communications and public relations. For more than 15 years, she has served at the helm of several complex, high-stakes government projects. At JPW Communications, she uses her years of expertise to lead community engagement and strategic planning efforts for the firm’s public-sector clients. Her work has garnered numerous awards and accolades.

Prior to joining JPW, Susanne served as the community relations manager for the City of Carlsbad, where she managed the day-to-day operations for a 12-person team dedicated to keeping internal and external audiences informed about city issues, services and projects. She also has experience developing and executing communications and outreach programs.

Susanne holds her Masters in Kinesiology from Cal State Long Beach and her
Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology from Arkansas State University. She’s also an active CAPIO member.