2026 Participant Biographies

Susan is a Licensed Social Worker and Clinical Acupuncturist with a background in teaching communication skills in a therapy setting and in the Information Technology industry while managing large projects and technical teams. She is widowed, and was married to Judith (Jude) Bienvenu, who transitioned in 2009. Susan and Jude gave a presentation that describes communication methods for partners progressing through transition for several years at Keystone. Susan is willing to be contacted for discussions with SOs outside of the workshop setting and can meet in the SO Sanctuary during the conference or via email individually, and will exchange contact information with interested parties at the workshop.