Susan has had more than 18 years experience working with non-profit educational organizations — teaching, designing courses and materials, making educational presentations, fundraising, coordinating volunteer activities, writing, working with websites, and producing videos. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from USC and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. She has been learning and practicing shamanism and shamanic healing since 1996 and has completed all of the Foundation's advanced courses.

"It is wonderful to be part of the Foundation's dedicated team. The Foundation for Shamanic Studies has had enormous impact on our world, helping to connect people all over the world with powerful sources of compassion and wisdom. Many indigenous traditions have been preserved or are reawakening and our technological world has a greater appreciation for their value.

The core shamanic teachings brought to us by Michael Harner are fundamental and timeless. By learning the practice of shamanism, people are having the experience of the oneness of all things, knowledge that has tremendous potential to heal our world. I am honored and delighted to be part of helping FSS move into the future with the same high standards and depth that have been the Foundation's trademarks."

Susan Mokelke
Executive Director

In addition to her role as Executive Director, Susan is also part of the FSS Faculty. She has been supporting in the Three-Year Programs in Advanced Initiations in Shamanism and Shamanic Healing taught by Alicia L. Gates on the West coast of the United States, as well as co-teaching with Michael and Sandra Harner in the Basic and Advanced Workshops in San Francisco.

Susan has had a lifelong interest in creativity and the creative process. She has composed two CDs of healing songs - Teachings from the Spirits (originally produced by FSS) and Be a Light - and has written a fantasy novel, Roseheart.