Suzanne Feinstein

Biography

Suzanne has spent the past two decades helping graduate business students navigate and celebrate their time at Vanderbilt. She joined Owen in 2005 as a marketing director, moved into MBA admissions in 2013, and was selected to launch and lead the Master of Marketing program from its inaugural class in 2017 through 2026 — a role she considers one of the great privileges of her career. She now serves as Director of Student Life, where her focus is on the full Owen student experience, from orientation through graduation. Earlier in her career, Suzanne worked in book and magazine publishing before moving into marketing roles at organizations including Athlon Sports and LEGO. Her work at LEGO took her around the world, helping organizations use creativity and play as tools for strategic thinking. Suzanne published her debut novel in 2025, the first installment of a multigenerational series rooted in Kentucky bourbon country.

Education

MBA, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, 2001

B.A., English, Western Kentucky University, 1992