Meet a Board Member: Susie Duong
Yellow Arrow Publishing would like to introduce Susie Duong, board assistant treasurer. She started in October 2024, and we are excited to have her on the team. Susie brings 15+ years of experience in accounting, finance, and academics to her role with Yellow Arrow. She has held leadership positions at a global professional organization and is currently working as a subject matter expert and instructor for a leading education company. She earned her PhD in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MPhil from the University of Hong Kong, and a BA from Fudan University. Susie resides in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, two daughters, and their miniature schnauzer.
Susie says that she “I look forward to contributing to the future growth of Yellow Arrow.”
Tell us a little something about yourself:
I enjoy reading, walking, exercising, and spending time with my family.
What do you love most about Kansas City?
It’s a very family friendly place. My husband grew up in Kansas City, and we have a big extended family here.
How did you get involved with Yellow Arrow and what do you do for us? Why did you want to join the Yellow Arrow team?
I serve as assistant treasurer on the board, and I’m committed to supporting Yellow Arrow’s mission of empowering women writers.
What book is on the top of your to-be-read pile?
The books on this list by the Economist are my to-be-read books: economist.com/interactive/graphic-detail/2024/07/26/how-long-would-it-take-to-read-the-greatest-books-of-all-time.
Who is your favorite writer and why?
Haruki Murakami.
What’s the most important thing you always keep near your computer or wherever you work?
A water bottle.
What’s your vision for Yellow Arrow in 2025?
I believe there’s opportunity for the organizational to grow nationally, and even internationally.
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