Susan DePolo

Biography

Executive Director of San Joaquin A+ a not-for-profit volunteer organization which acts a catalyst to enhance the education of the youth of San Joaquin County.  Founded in 1996 the organization has provided opportunities for networking, program and services for over 150 school sites in each of the 15 school districts in San Joaquin County.  The emphasis is literacy.  San Joaquin A+ is sponsored by the Business Council, Inc.   She is also a commissioner of the First 5 of San Joaquin – Children and Families.

Susan was born, raised and educated in San Joaquin County.  During the years she raised her three children she was a “stay at home” mom and community activist/volunteer.  She is extremely active in education and the non-profit worlds serving on multiple boards of directors, and founding new organizations.  Her criteria for choosing a group to support, is that its outcomes help children.