SUZANNE HAZLETT, MBA, CIMA®, CFP® 

In my professional and personal endeavors, I strive to break down three societal boulders into approachable portions: finance, philanthropy, and art. 

When communicating about money matters, I work to demystify their complexity. The lessons become relatable by illuminating rites of passage and the connection between our experiences and our finances.  hazlettwealthmanagement.com

My adoptive parents serve as significant influences with their formidable work ethic and belief that life’s true meaning is found by giving of oneself. Working with charitably minded families and nonprofit organizations prompted the publication of a guide to link donors and volunteers with missions that align with their values.  givingguidewrv.org

Visual art can be another presence in our lives that can seem beyond comprehension and appreciation. An opportunity presented itself to champion creative entrepreneurs while making art more accessible through an annual tour of artists’ studios. Barriers to understanding art, whether real or imagined, begin to dissipate when we are invited to experience the spaces where artists ignite a spark of creativity and transform an idea into the physical realm.  wrvstudiotour.org + suzannehazlettart.com

While these areas may seem disparate with no evident link of connection – they all involve problem-solving. And what, after all, is the ingredient every solution requires? Creative thinking.