Susan is an architectural preservationist and hands-on restorer whose passion for heritage buildings began in her childhood home: a mid-century modern house in West Vancouver. Influenced by her mother’s love of antiques and their shared work in the family antiques business, Susan developed a deep appreciation for history, beautiful design and craftsmanship.

While building a successful career in the software industry, she also restored several Arts & Crafts homes in Vancouver, including a farmhouse near 12th & Blanca and a notable Samuel Maclure house on Wolfe Avenue in Vancouver. Her dedication to preservation continued abroad, where she lived in London and returned a Georgian residence to its original 1690 form and function, in addition to restoring The Falcon, a public house where the “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam," a collection of Persian poetry, was translated into English by Edward FitzGerald in the 19th century.

Today, Susan remains committed to restoring and advocating for heritage architecture through her role as Vice President of North Shore Heritage and as a committee member for the West Vancouver Art Museum, supporting its annual West Coast Modern Week, an educational week devoted to the celebration of mid-century modern buildings. Her current projects include relocating and restoring the Doctor residence and the Cashman residence—two architecturally significant homes, built in Vancouver in 1912, that serve as enduring reflections of the communities and people who shaped them.