Susy Francis Best

Corporate Speaking/Training | Executive Coaching | Consulting | Organizational/Leadership Development, Allstate

Chicago

Dr. Susy Francis Best is a bilingual (Spanish) clinical psychologist, consultant and executive coach with over 15 years of experience as a business leader with exceptional executive leadership skills, organizational creativity, business acumen, and expertise in diversity and inclusion. Her understanding of psychology and what motivates the human spirit enables her to envision a path for exceptional growth for both individuals and businesses.

Currently, Dr. Susy serves as an Inclusive Diversity Consultant and Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program Manager for Allstate Insurance Company. Her portfolio of leadership and business experience includes both therapeutic and administrative roles. In addition to founding Thrive Group International (TGI), Dr. Susy provides consulting services to organizations in a variety of fields. Prior to founding TGI, she served as the President and CEO of Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) for 12.5 years. During her tenure, Dr. Susy was able to create partnerships that allowed the budget and services to grow fivefold, expand services to include international clients and implement best practices that were invited for peer reviewed presentations.

Dr. Susy is a highly sought-after international speaker, visionary leadership coach, organizational consultant and content expert. She is described as personable, engaging and an animated and captivating speaker. Whether leading a large seminar or providing personal coaching, she challenges status quo thinking, inspires action, and empowers those who experience her to THRIVE. Her cross- cultural experiences, research and business expertise set her apart as a leadership coach.

Dr. Susy has been featured as one of Chicago’s CBS 2 "Woman to Know". She has also been featured on Windy City Live, ABC 7 Chicago, Moody Radio, the Holland Redfield Show, and other media outlets. A native of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Dr. Susy earned her B.A. in Psychology from Wheaton College (IL), and is a past Wheaton class representative and Alumni Board member and currently serves on the Board of Visitors. Dr. Susy completed her MBA from North Park University, and earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she is an adjunct faculty. Dr. Susy is also a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago, and currently serves on the Leadership Fellows Association Board. She also serves as on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations in the region.