Susan has vast experience in the field of health education. Responsible for developing and implementing patient-centered health education programs at HealthEd, she has directed the creation of award-winning programs for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, allergies, and asthma. Susan firmly believes that people need to stay well or get well; they need timely and easy access to health education that has clarity, sensitivity and relevance to their lives.

Susan specializes in health education—the practice of applying patient insights, adult learning models, educational design, and health literacy principles to aid in patient comprehension, motivation and ability to take action. She has spoken at key industry events and writes regularly about the importance of meaningful health education.

Ms. Collins is a certified health education specialist and registered dietitian. Prior to HealthEd, she was a nutritionist with the diabetes treatment unit of New England Deaconess Hospital, program coordinator of professional education and school-based health education for the American Heart Association/NYC Affiliate, and nutrition coordinator for the worksite cholesterol screening program of the American Red Cross in New York City.