Susan Donley is a mission-driven communications strategist with deep expertise in aging and digital engagement. She has built pioneering platforms that connect millions while shaping national conversations on longevity, equity, and care. As founding Publisher and Managing Director of Next Avenue, PBS’s first initiative for older adults, she grew the audience to 45 million users, tripled revenue, and secured millions in philanthropic funding. She later founded Stria, a digital media brand for longevity leaders, building a community of 85,000 professionals and forging 175+ partnerships with organizations including AARP and Best Buy. Most recently, as SVP of Communications and Marketing at LeadingAge, Susan led marketing and digital strategy, launched a $1M sector-wide messaging initiative, and guided public affairs through COVID—earning 95% member approval. Today, through her consulting practice, she advises foundations, universities, and advocacy groups on strategies that expand visibility, deepen trust, and drive measurable growth.