Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, is a career journalist with more than 50 years of experience as a writer, editor and public relations professional. Her career has included executive positions with Gannett Co., where she served on the launch team of USA TODAY and as Marketing Director of The News-Press in Fort Myers as well as a reporter and editor. She founded Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C., 31 years ago and has represented hundreds of clients over the years. She is among Florida’s most honored public relations professionals with more than 200 awards for her work, including special commendations from former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.