Her Story
About Suzanne
Suzanne Corbin brings a decade of experience in drug and alcohol and mental health services to her role in nonprofit healthcare. She oversees 23 mental health residential patient facilities spanning four counties in New Jersey, managing day-to-day operations, compliance, revenue targets, and crisis response. After beginning her career in pharmaceutical logistics, she transitioned into human services following personal struggles with substance use disorder, which inspired her commitment to the field. Suzanne is a Certified Recovery Specialist in Pennsylvania with additional certifications in electronic health records and cycle revenue management. She is currently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University pursuing a Bachelor's of Human Services with a minor in organizational leadership, with expected completion at the end of 2027. In addition to her professional duties, she serves on the boards of Aspire to Autonomy, which assists individuals escaping trafficking, and Curry and Kimberly's Ride Continues, a grassroots organization supporting families affected by substance use disorder. Suzanne attributes her success to supportive superiors who challenged her and to her own determination, and she values transparency and integrity in both her professional and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Suzanne
01What do you attribute your success to?
I've had a lot of amazing support from superiors who pushed and challenged me. The street word is grit, but the professional word is determination. I want to challenge outdated procedures until our patients are in the best hands possible.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't take no for an answer. When change is needed, challenge outdated procedures or policies. Go until our customers or patients are in the best hands possible.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Do work for the heart, not for the recognition. If you're passionate about something, you don't work a day in your life. Chase something that you're passionate about, and you will always be successful.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is government policy and restructuring with Medicaid, Medicare, and MCOs that dictate level of care and restrict serving clients properly. The greatest opportunity is more connection between providers doing the same work, as there is power in numbers and being heard as a field.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Transparency and integrity are most important. I operate the same way in my professional life as in my personal life.
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