On the Perch: Suzanne Sullivan

14/07/2025 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to a new episode of the Policy Perch. Today we have Suzanne Sullivan on the Perch! Suzanne Sullivan is the founder and President of Sullivan Strategies, a government relations firm specializing in transportation policy, infrastructure funding, and appropriations. She brings extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, advising clients on issues management, zero-emission technologies, and international infrastructure financing. Suzanne spent 20 years in the federal government, holding key positions in both the executive and legislative branches. At the FAA, she served as Senior Counselor and later as Assistant Administrator for Government and Industry Affairs. Prior to that, she was Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Transportation and held several senior roles on the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. She played a significant role in crafting the landmark Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 and holds degrees from Boston University and the Corcoran College of Art and Design.