BA, Journalism and Mass Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Susan Barker is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at RTI-HS. Ms. Barker has 30 years of experience creating effective communications. She began her career as a graphic designer and has since developed expertise across a broad range of marketing and communications skillsets including copywriting, analytics, digital advertising, SEO, and brand strategy and execution.
Prior to joining RTI-HS, Susan spent 6 years at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business where she was recognized by the university for her contributions with a Presidential Meritorious Achievement Award in 2010. While at Duke, her role evolved from managing print collateral and vendor relationships to oversight of digital advertising campaign execution. Susan shifted to managing the school’s marketing and brand strategy as she served in an interim director capacity at the end of her tenure.