Susan D. Whiting

Background and expertise: C-level executive and board director working with multinational corporate and not-for-profit organizations in the United States; serves for the past decade as top advisor and director for consumer, technology, and financial services companies, working with executive leadership, external business partners, clients, and investors; currently serves on the board of directors for Alliant Energy Corporation and Kemper Corporation; is actively involved in several community, educational, and environmental organizations, including Denison University, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and as the chair of the board of The National Women’s History Museum. Susan previously served as vice chair at Nielsen; retired from the company in January 2014, after a 35-year career; known for building Nielsen’s most visible franchise in television measurement during the cable, telecommunications, and media industries’ digital transition; currently resides in Chicago and Wisconsin with her children.

Why I believe protecting land and creating parks: “Green spaces and parks have a unique ability to transform cities and urban spaces, inspiring people-both young and old-to be a part of their community. We need to preserve the land for all those who come after us. It is our national legacy.”

Why I support Trust for Public Land: “I support Trust for Public Land because I believe in its core mission. I also believe it is our civic duty to protect our environment for future generations.”