Suzanne has lived in the Blue Mountains for 35 years and has extensively researched the area for over 30 years. This research has covered the development of tourism and individual towns across the mountains as well as Aboriginal history in the mountains. Suzanne has a Master's in Public History and is an active member of the Professional Historians Association and the Blue Mountains Heritage Advisory Committee. She has a BA majoring in History and English, has worked as a secondary teacher and as a publications manager for educational publications.