Susan is a writer and educator focusing on community sustainability and engagement. She is coauthor of “Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home” (Chelsea Green, 2012, with Woden Teachout); and coauthor of “All Those In Favor,” a book about Vermont town meetings (RavenMark, 2005 & 2015, with Frank Bryan). Susan's work has included serving as communication director of a statewide environmental organization for 8 years, coordinating a rural grants program for 4 years, and directing a community activists’ network for the northeastern U.S. and Canada. She has taught community development at the college level for ten years, and frequently leads trainings with local leaders and community groups on how to build inclusive, deliberative, empowered public participation. An award-winning radio commentator, Clark’s democratic activism has earned her broad recognition, including the Vermont Secretary of State’s Enduring Democracy Award. She is town meeting moderator in Middlesex, Vermont.