Suu has been an active member of the South Simcoe Arts Council for over ten years. As a music teacher with a passion for inspiring students to excel, she first got involved with the SSAC Music Festival and joined the Music Festival committee as Vocal Chair in 2014. Suu also crafts quality jewellery from silver wire and gemstones, and participated in SSAC's early pop up markets (before SSAC moved to 41 Victoria St East). Suu is proud to have been part of the team that has grown SSAC's FortyOne: Local Art Market from an exciting idea to truly a unique and wonderful place to sell art by local artists and artisans: a gemstone in the heart of Alliston.

In 2018 Suu was invited to step into the role of Executive Director at South Simcoe Arts Council. In addition to being a wife and mom of three performers and owner of a private music studio, Suu had experience in project management and team leadership, so this was an exciting step in her career. It has been a journey with changes and growth, challenges posed by the pandemic, friendships forged and many lessons learned. Suu is grateful for the opportunity to lead an amazing team of people who share her passion for the Arts.

Suu relishes every chance to advocate for the importance of Art in our culture and community, for the benefit of every member, regardless of whether they are a professional artist, a hobbyist or a dabbler. Suu firmly believes with all her heart that we are all created to create, and Art is for All.

Kathy is a talented visual artist whose journey with art began as soon as she could hold a pencil. From those early days of childhood, her fascination with drawing and painting has been a central part of her life. Over the years, Kathy has honed her skills and developed a distinctive style, transforming her initial love for art into a lifelong passion, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Kathy firmly believes that collaboration is essential for the success of the arts, and she is convinced that volunteers play a crucial role in making this happen. She views the collective efforts of dedicated individuals as the driving force behind thriving artistic communities and successful projects. For Kathy, fostering a spirit of teamwork and harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of volunteers are fundamental to achieving meaningful and impactful outcomes in the arts.
Kathy has been an active member of the South Simcoe Arts Council almost since its inception, and she is enthusiastic about taking on an even greater role within this vital organization. Her long-standing involvement reflects her deep commitment to the arts and her belief in the council's mission. Kathy looks forward to contributing more significantly to the council's ongoing efforts, leveraging her experience and passion to support and enrich the vibrant arts community in South Simcoe.