Staff
Susan Crowley
Assistant Vice President
Susan Crowley serves as the Assistant Vice President for Community Relations. She is responsible for facilitating the relationship between the University and the community. She works to promote communication and mutually beneficial interactions between the two entities.
Susan began her career at UF in May 2007. She brought many years of experience in nonprofit organizations to her position. Serving as the Executive Vice President of the Alachua County Medical Society for 11 years, Susan interfaced with local physicians, hospitals, the Alachua County Health Department, and local emergency services.
During these years, she served as the president of the Conference of Florida Medical Society Executives and served on the Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Association. In addition, she led the lobbying efforts of the ACMS with state government.
Prior to 1996, Susan spent three years as the Executive Director of the North Central Florida Safety Council - involved with the business community, the court system, and law enforcement.
As a representative of UF, Susan serves on the board of the Heart of Florida Coalition, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee, and the board of the Florida Community Design Center.
Susan has been actively involved in the service and charitable organizations in Gainesville since the late 1970s. She is a member of the Junior League of Gainesville and the Gainesville Women's Forum, having served as president of both organizations. She currently serves on the board of directors of the PACE Center for Girls. A member of the Rotary Club of Gainesville, Susan has served twice on the Rotary board. In addition, she is a graduate of Leadership Gainesville.
Susan is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is widowed and is the mother of three children: Matt, Erin, and Catherine.