Suzette embodies a rich tapestry of experience and achievement within the live event, marketing, and communications sphere. Beyond her professional accolades, Suzette is a fervent advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, evident in her pivotal roles in industry conversations and initiatives. Her commitment has earned her notable recognition, including being named among 100 Black Professionals in the events industry and receiving the prestigious Bronze Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year in 2023. Most recently was nominated for Empowerment & Leadership by her peers in the inaugural 2024 Caribbean Posh Woman Icon Awards.

With over two decades of dedicated leadership at Drury Design, a prominent experiential marketing and events agency in NYC, Suzette's prowess as VP Project Strategy and Solutions is unparalleled.

At the core of Suzette's mission is her dedication to catalyzing positive change and uplifting underrepresented voices. Grounded in gratitude and the ethos of "POISE" – purpose, optimism, intention, serendipity, and empathy – she navigates challenges with grace and determination, drawing inspiration from personal experiences, including her mother's courageous battle with cancer.

Looking ahead, her vision extends to fostering inclusive communities, opening doors, and amplifying opportunities for women of color in the event service industry through mentorship, speaking engagements, workshops, collaborative endeavors and strategic partnerships.

A beacon of adaptability and change, with her unwavering dedication, Suzette Wilson Samuels is poised to forge an enduring legacy of empowerment and connection, leaving an indelible mark as she propels client services, fosters business development with a DEIB lens within the industry, Caribbean and beyond.