I Adore Susan Raffo!

Ten years ago, as a fresh faced transfer at the University of Minnesota...I attended a workshop facilitated by Susan Raffo and Jemal Aguilar. I had no idea that over the next ten years Susan would be my friend, mentor, supervisor, guidepost, and someone I can always rely upon for a compliment and some raw unadaltered love and care.

Susan is brilliant. She's one of the smartest people that I have ever met. She has a wonderful way of looking at the world with a keen eye, a sense of wonder, and unfettered hope...and then sharing her insights with those around her. She is an amazing writer...and is so centered in who she is. She really and genuinely cares about the worlds of her friends...and she is one of the best listeners ever. She has taught me so much about love, justice, self-care, friendship, and community.

I could gush and gush and gush about Susan pretty much non-stop. But I'll wrap this up by saying...I love you Susan Raffo!