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Susanna’s Bio

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Short Bios

Dr. Susanna Harris is a science communicator and multimedia marketer specializing in health sciences company growth. Susanna has achieved success as a leader in scientific communications, community engagement, and optimizing social media platforms by bringing her passion as a researcher and spokesperson for Ph.D. students in mental health advocacy and the promotion of scientific education and accessibility. Susanna is the founder and chairperson of PhD Balance, an international community platform empowering graduate students to thrive personally and professionally. Susanna received her BS in microbiology from the University of Iowa and her PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow.

Susanna can be found across social media platforms at @SusannaLHarris and SusannaLHarris.com while PhD Balance can be found at @PhD_Balance and at www.PhDBalance.com

Full Bio

Susanna L Harris, PhD, believes clear and transparent communication builds communities. Susanna loves creating spaces for people to understand each other and share their passions, whether that be about science and technology or mental health and wellness. While earning her PhD in microbiology and immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Susanna founded PhD Balance to empower graduate students to thrive in academia.
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Susanna translates cutting-edge research into accessible and engaging materials for professional and public audiences. Through real-world experience and professional training in written, oral, and digital communication, Susanna confidently speaks to rooms of 5-to-500. Susanna approaches scientific outreach, whether to investors or kindergartners, through the lens of inquiry-based learning; through charisma and compassion, she can persuade others to reevaluate their beliefs and opinions towards new technologies and divisive world challenges.

Susanna received her BS in microbiology from the University of Iowa and her PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow.

Susanna can be found on Instagram and Twitter at @SusannaLHarris while PhD Balance can be found at @PhD_Balance and at http://www.PhDBalance.com. You can contact Susanna through her personal website, http://www.SusannaLHarris.com