Susan Neustrom

Susan Neustrom, Ed.D., is an Adjunct Professor at National Louis University (NLU), where she has taught since 2007. She specializes in Human Resource Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Human Services Management, instructing courses like Organizational Effectiveness, Training and Development, and Professional Communications. Her expertise spans leadership, organizational change, and nonprofit board dynamics.

Dr. Neustrom holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from NLU, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (training and development concentration) from Lewis University, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University. Her professional experience includes leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including Executive Director positions at JUST of DuPage and a community bank, and leadership in human resources for agencies supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Her research focuses on leadership dynamics, nonprofit governance, and adult education. Notable publications include her 2015 book on personal and organizational change, a 2012 journal article on nonprofit board relationships, and presentations at conferences like the Mentoring Institute and Adult Higher Education Alliance. She also serves as an author, speaker, and Executive Director of an adult day services nonprofit.

While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to leadership education and nonprofit management highlight her impact in these fields. She has no listed grants or advising roles, but her teaching and coaching emphasize practical leadership strategies for modern organizational challenges.