Sue Foreman is a connector. She connects people, organizations, causes—and especially, ideas. For Sue, along with her husband Steve, philanthropy is a family affair that includes collaboration with their children. Through the years, their family has made generous donations for scholarships, endowed a faculty chair and helped steward financial gifts from other donors. She is a dedicated volunteer with Valencia College, and serves as a director and board chair for the Valencia Foundation. Her contributions to students, staff and faculty, and the Central Florida community have transformed lives.

A lifelong learner and a former middle school teacher, Sue knows first-hand that a quality education opens doors and creates opportunities for success and growth, especially for those who lack access, are marginalized or at risk. She believes that everyone wants to experience peace, a sense of safety, justice and self-determination. With access to knowledge, skills and wisdom, Sue explains, people can attain equality, personal fulfillment and thriving communities.

Because learning is critical to advancing individuals, communities and the world, Sue’s goal is to make a college degree possible for everyone in Central Florida. With this purpose in mind, she has volunteered with Valencia College for more than 30 years, not only providing insight and financial resources, but also engaging with students and encouraging faculty and staff.