Susan O'Farrell

Marietta, Georgia, United States Contact Info
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  • National Vision Inc.

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Volunteer Experience

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    Board Member, Georgia Chapter

    International Women's Forum

    - Present 1 year

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The International Women’s Forum (IWF) is an invitation-only network of the most accomplished women in the world. We connect women leaders across every professional sector in support of each other and the common mission of advancing women’s leadership and championing equality worldwide. Established in 1974, today IWF is comprised of over 7,800 preeminent women leaders in 33 countries and 73 local Forums. IWF is the only organization of this scale that builds significant relationships between…

    The International Women’s Forum (IWF) is an invitation-only network of the most accomplished women in the world. We connect women leaders across every professional sector in support of each other and the common mission of advancing women’s leadership and championing equality worldwide. Established in 1974, today IWF is comprised of over 7,800 preeminent women leaders in 33 countries and 73 local Forums. IWF is the only organization of this scale that builds significant relationships between C-level women across countries and careers. Our members are inventors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, heads of state, academics, scientists, astronauts, Olympic athletes, artists, filmmakers, financiers, philanthropists, and more.

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    Co Chair - Advisory Council

    CHRIS 180

    - Present 1 year 7 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    CHRIS 180 is a $35m progressive not for profit leading innovative services in the state of Georgia. . Our mission for the last three decades is to heal children, strengthen families and build community. Our vision is to improve our community by providing children, adults, and families with high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services and support systems.

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    CFO Round Table Advisory Board

    University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

    - Present 5 years

    Education

    The CFO Roundtable is the preeminent forum for CFOs and senior finance executives to exchange best practices and can be invaluable for developing strategies for financial planning. Quarterly events are designed by and for CFOs and senior finance executives on topics relevant to the finance community. Alongside Terry College of Business, Office of Executive Programs, the invitation-only program facilitates peer-to-peer discussions that deliver practical value.

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    Business Inflation Panelist

    Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

    - 4 years

    Inflation expectations are a critical component of the inflation outlook and, ultimately, the achievement of price stability. In 2007, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke challenged researchers with finding new measures of expectations. Panelists represent businesses headquartered within the Sixth District and the industry composition of the panel roughly reflects the makeup of the national economy.

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    Chairperson - Board Of Directors

    CHRIS 180

    - 10 years

    Social Services

    CHRIS 180 is a $35m progressive not for profit leading innovative services in the state of Georgia. . Our mission for the last three decades is to heal children, strengthen families and build community. Our vision is to improve our community by providing children, adults, and families with high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services and support systems.

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    Chair Of The Board Of Directors

    Atlanta Children's Shelter

    - 7 years

    Children

    Board Chair 2010-2011. Executive Committee 2005-2009.

    Set strategic direction for the Atlanta Children's Shelter. Oversight for advocacy, programs, HR and development activities.

    The Atlanta Children's Shelter mission is to break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness by building pathways to long-term self-sufficiency, and providing quality early childhood education. Since 1986, the Atlanta Children’s Shelter has care for almost 8,000 children and provided…

    Board Chair 2010-2011. Executive Committee 2005-2009.

    Set strategic direction for the Atlanta Children's Shelter. Oversight for advocacy, programs, HR and development activities.

    The Atlanta Children's Shelter mission is to break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness by building pathways to long-term self-sufficiency, and providing quality early childhood education. Since 1986, the Atlanta Children’s Shelter has care for almost 8,000 children and provided services for more than 5,000 families.

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    Class Member / Leader

    Leadership Atlanta

    - 1 year

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Atlanta's preeminent community-based leadership development program. #BestClassEver

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    Board of Advisors, Emeritus

    Auburn University Harbert College of Business

    - Present 28 years

    Education

    Advisory Board to the Dean of the School of Business at Auburn University 1996-2001, since then, Emeritus Member.

    The Harbert College of Business benefits from thoughtful guidance and direction provided by the Dean’s Advisory Council. The council includes four subcommittees whose focuses include strategy and resources, students, research, and engagement. Members support the Harbert College’s mission and vision and are selected based on geographic area and industry representation needs.

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    Member

    International Women's Forum

    - 4 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    IWF's membership includes more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. We answer high-achieving women leaders’ need for a community of diverse thinkers. We are shaping a future in which leadership has no gender and the next generation is inspired and equipped to transform the world.

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    Board Member - Community Advisory Council

    The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.

    - 5 years

    Education

    The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc., is an organization of committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

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    Member Board of Directors

    THE LINK COUNSELING CENTER

    - 3 years

    Health

    The Link provides counseling, psychotherapy and support groups to people of all ages, helping them to heal and rebuild their lives. In addition to individual, couples & family therapy, our not-for-profit organization provides pro bono support groups for suicide prevention and aftercare, the aging and their families and children in crisis and grief.

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    Member Board Of Directors

    Prevent Child Abuse America

    - 4 years

    Children

    PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, Georgia Chapter, is focused on changing the way our nation thinks about prevention, focusing on community activities and public policies that prioritize prevention right from the start to make sure child abuse and neglect never occur.

Honors & Awards

  • 2017 CFO of the Year (Public Company)

    The Atlanta Business Chronicle

    Recognized as the CFO of the Year for publicly traded companies in Atlanta.

    http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/05/25/o-farrell-known-as-a-skillful-communicator.html

  • Woman of Excellence

    Business to Business Magazine

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