Suzanne Long is a Master’s Student at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in the Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program. Prior to becoming a Master’s Student at VCU, Suzanne worked for over 20 years as a public finance and corporate lawyer. She also served as the Executive Director of the Virginia Resources Authority, where she collaborated with state agency partners, stakeholders, and local governments to develop financing solutions for infrastructure needs throughout the Commonwealth. In her role as a clinical mental health counselor, Suzanne aims to utilize her advocacy and research skills to support neurodivergent individuals, with a particular focus on intergenerational trauma. Her approach to counseling is person-centered and strengths-based.