Education
- B.S.Modern Languages — Carnegie-Mellon University
- M.A.T.Elementary & Bilingual Education — Manhattanville College
- Ed.D.Organizational Management, College of Business and Public Management — University of Bridgeport
Work experience
- 1998–PresentPresident, Mentor Consulting Group, Norwalk, CT
- 1998–PresentConsultant to the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, Wethersfield, CT
- 1983–1998Assistant to the Superintendent for Public Affairs and Mentoring Programs, Norwalk, CT Public Schools
- Consultant: School-to-Career, Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT
- Coordinator, Special Programs, Norwalk, CT Public Schools
- Coordinator, Bilingual/ESOL Programs, Norwalk, CT Schools
- Teacher, Spanish and ESOL, Norwalk, CT Public Schools
- 1962–1965Teacher, Spanish, Penn Hills High School, Pittsburgh, PA
Publications
- Weinberger, S.G. & Forbush, J.B. (2018). The role of mentors in reducing chronic absenteeism. Phi Delta Kappan 99 (6), 80.
- Weinberger, Susan G., (2017) The Impact of Mentors on the Well-being of American Indian Children. American Psychological Association CYF News edition. December 2017. http://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newsletter/index.aspx
- Weinberger, Susan G. (2014) Policy Brief: Mentors Support Grandfamilies Raising Grandchildren. In Grandfamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy. Volume 1, Issue 1. http://scholarworks,wmich.edu-grandfamilies
- Weinberger, S.G.. (2013). Impact and Effectiveness of Mentoring for Native American Youth. 6th Annual Mentoring Conference Proceedings: Facilitating Developmental Relationships for Success. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico
- Weinberger, S.G. (2013) Program Funding. In D. L. DuBois & M.J. Karcher (Eds.), Handbook of Youth Mentoring (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
- Weinberger, Susan G., Mentoring digital natives: The doctor is ‘In’ Banana Moments Family Business Quarterly, Summer, 2010, Volume 4, Issue 2. Roseville, CA. www.bananamoments.com
- Weinberger, Susan G., Preparing my Mentor for Me. Publisher: Governor’s Prevention Partnership, 2007
- Weinberger, Susan G., Mentoring a Movement: My Personal Journey. Norwalk, CT: 2005
- Weinberger, Susan G. (2005). Developing a Mentoring Program. In D.L. DuBois & M. J. Karcher. (Eds.), Handbook of youth mentoring (pp. 220-234). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- National Mentoring Center. (2005). Sustainability Planning and Resource Development for Youth Mentoring Programs, Direct Corporate Support (pp.41-49). Education Northwest, Portland, Oregon
- National Native American Mentoring Program Guide to Mentoring; Manual for Mentors; Train the Trainer Manual published by FirstPic, Inc. for Department of Health & Human Services, December 2004; Strengthening Native American Community Commitment through Mentoring
- My Mentor and Me: The Middle Years. Publisher: CT Mentoring Partnership, 2003
- My Mentor and Me: The High School Years. Publisher: CT Mentoring Partnership, 2001
- My Mentor and Me: The Elementary School Years. Publisher: CT Mentoring Partnership, 2000
- Business Involvement in Youth Mentoring. Publisher: CT Mentoring Partnership
- Strengthening Native Community Commitment through Mentoring Guidebook, Housing and Urban Development, Native American Programs, Silver Springs, MD 1999
- Guide to Site-based Mentoring. Publisher: CT Mentoring Partnership 1998
- Q/A: Mentoring, Susan G. Weinberger, Ed.D. and Phyllis S. McGrath, 1993
- How to Start a Student Mentor Program, FASTBACK #333, Phi Delta Kappa, Bloomington, Indiana 1992. ERIC https://eric.ed.gov/?q=fastback&pg=23&id=ED348621
- The Mentor Handbook, Educational Resources Network, Inc. Editions 1990 & 1992
Articles
- 2013Impact and Effectiveness of Mentoring for Native American Youth. Paper accepted for presentation — U. of New Mexico Mentoring Institute Conference, November 2013
- 2012HR.BLR.com, Best Practices in HR 2012, Business & Legal Resources, Inc. Issue 10/22/2012: Employee Mentoring and Coaching: What is the Difference? Issue 11/26/2012: Implementing an Internal Mentoring Program. 12/6/2012: Implementing an External Youth Mentoring Program
- 2011Mentoring in the Non-Profit Sector: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, NPO Connect, May 9, 2011. http:/npoconnect.org
- 2010Feature: Youth Mentoring: An Idea whose Time has Come, Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Quarterly, January 2010. http://www.sgiquarterly.org
- 2009Finding Mentors for Youth in RAPP Programs, Brookdale Relatives as Parents Program, RAPP Reporter, Fall 2009, pgs. 6-7
- 2009An Interview with “Dr. Mentor”, K-12 Partnership Report, Charlotte, N.C., February 2009, v 1n2
- 2008Tips for Success from Dr. Mentor, Brookdale Relatives as Parents Program, RAPP Reporter, Fall 2008, pgs. 5-7
- 2007Mentors Boost Student Reading Levels, District Administration, The Magazine for K-12 Education Leaders, pgs. 54-58, February 2007
- 2006Dr. Mentor, by Robin Samelson, Promise Magazine, pgs. 26-27, January-February 2006.
- 2005Mentor Magic, Working Mother Magazine, Pgs 123-124, June 2005
- 2004Meet Dr. Mentor, The Key, Volume 121, No. 3, Fall 2004, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Pg. 22-23
- 2004Mentoring as a Family Strengthening Strategy, Family Strengthening Policy Center (FSPC), National Assembly, Brief No. 4, December 2004
- 2004Mentoring, Marketing, and the Media: Working effectively with local news outlets can pay big dividends, Dr. Susan G. Weinberger, National Mentoring Center, Vol. 2, No. 1, February 2004.
- 2003Volunteerism Works, Kiwanis Magazine, March 2003, pages 26-29
- 2002Interview: The Guidance Channel, Sunday, January 13, 2002, Guidance Channel.com
- 2001Mentoring Taps Talents, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Volume 43, Number 6, September 2001
- 2001Mentoring Makes the Grade, Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, Association for Career and Technical Education, November/December 2001
- 2000Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Mentor? July 17, 2000, ReadersDigest.com
- 2000Secrets of School Mentoring, Summer 2000, Issue 5, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
- 2000Enrichment for the Soul, Summer 2000, Association of Texas Professional Educators
- 2000Bottom Line Personal, Volume 21, Number 7, April 1, 2000, Boulder, Colorado 80322
- 1999BEST PRACTICES in HR 1999, Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Issue 653, 9/30/99
- 1999Mentors for Middle Level Students, The Journal of the New England League of Middle Schools, Spring 1999
- 1998The Norwalk Mentor Program, The Journal of Educational Relations, Vol. 19, No. 3, 3rd Quarter 1998, Camp Hill, PA
- 1997The Importance of Mentoring, Chapter 6, WORKFORCE 2000: The Challenge for Business & Education – Creating Effective Partnerships, by Jo-Ann Vega and Bobbi Madry, 1997, Rockland Business Association, Inc.
- 1997School-Based Mentoring: A Powerful Dropout Prevention Strategy, National Dropout Prevention Newsletter, Summer 1997
- 1992Mentoring: A Wave of the Future, Chapter 24, What’s Right About American Business, by Lloyd Merritt Smigel, 1992
University appointments
- 1996–2000Adjunct Professor, Public Relations, Southern CT State University
- 1978–1982; 1998–99Adjunct Professor, Public Relations, Sacred Heart University
- 1977–1980Visiting Professor, Manhattanville College
Professional organizations
- 2011–presentYESS Institute Advisory Council Member, Denver, CO
- 2006–2012Board of Directors, New England Dollars for Scholars
- 2005–2018Mentors Inc. National Advisory Board
- 1999–2006Chair, Public Policy Council, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, Alexandria, VA
- 1999–2006Board Member, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, Alexandria, VA
- 2001–2009Board of Directors, National Assembly, Washington, D.C.
- 1996–presentFounding Member, National Mentoring Technical Assistance Corps, VA
- 2000–presentNational Advisory Board, Business & Legal Reports, Inc., Old Saybrook, CT
- 1985–1992Connecticut School Public Relations Association (ConnSPRA), President
- Phi Delta Kappa, National Education Honorary, Southwestern CT Chapter
- Symposium Advisory Council member, former National Association Partners in Education, VA
Community involvements and positions held
- 1993–2019Mentor, Tasha L. Branch (passed away on December 22, 2019)
- 2026–presentBoard of Directors, Norwalk Parks Foundation
- 2023–presentGreater Norwalk Advisory Council, United Way of Coastal and Western CT
- 2024–presentBoard of Directors, The Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk, CT; 2026– Vice Chairman
- 2022–2024Advisory Board, The Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk, CT
- 2021–presentBoard of Directors, Norwalk Hospital
- 2019–presentBoard of Directors, Riverbrook Regional YMCA
- 2014–2023Board of Directors, Norwalk Community College Foundation; Vice President (2018)
- 2012–2023Board of Directors, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, CT
- 2006–presentJunior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. Community Advisory Board
- 2013–2014Board of Directors, NEON (Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now); Vice Chair of the Board
- 2007–LifetimeMember, Trustees Honor Roll, Scholarship America, St. Peter, MN; Chair pro tem – September 2010 – September 2012
- 1999–2004Board of Trustees, Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield, Inc.
- 1993–2004National Advisory Board; Board of Trustees/Executive Committee, Secretary, Scholarshop Committee, Public Affairs and Communications Committee, Governance Committee, Scholarship America, St. Peter, MN
- 1993–2000United Way of Norwalk & Wilton. Positions held: Chairman of the Board of Directors; Campaign Cabinet; Campaign Chairman; Mid-size Division Chair; Public Service Division Chair
- 1991–2007Norwalk Mentor Scholarship Fund, President 1991–2000; Treasurer 2000
- 1987–1998Carnegie-Mellon University Admissions Council, Chairperson, State of Connecticut
- 1997–presentAdvisory Council Member, RSVP – Retired Senior Volunteer Program
- 1997–presentHonorary Life Member, Norwalk Symphony Society Board of Governors
- 1994–1997Mayor Appointment, Workplace, Inc. (Private Industry Council of Southern CT, Inc.), Executive Board
- 1988–Assistant Treasurer, NORTECH FOUNDATION, INC., Norwalk State Technical College
- 1985–1989President, Board of Governors, Norwalk Symphony Society; 2019 Chair, 80th Anniversary Gala, May 9, 2019
- 1980–Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, Graduate, First Leadership Institute
- Kappa Kappa Gamma, Delti Xi, Carnegie Mellon U. Member, Fairfield County Alumnae Association
Awards
- 2026George and Carol Bauer Humanitarian Leadership Award — The Carver. Joint recipients: Susan and Norman Weinberger.
- 2026Vision and Legacy Award — Norwalk Mentor Program
- 2024Literacy Champion — Read to Grow. With Carol Bauer for Books for Babies work.
- 2018Distinguished Citizen Award — Riverbrook Regional YMCA
- 2016August F. Serra Community Engagement Award for a Lifetime of Excellence in Community Engagement — United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
- 2011William A. O’Neill Legacy Award — Governor’s Prevention Partnership
- 2011Founders Award, 25th-anniversary celebration — Norwalk Mentor Program
- 30th Anniversary Mentor Award — School Volunteers of New Haven, Inc.
- 1999Founder’s Award — Norwalk Mentor Program
- 1999Exemplary Leadership in Mentoring Award — DRUGS DON’T WORK!
- 1997Sara A. Davis Memorial Staff Development Award, Mentor Trainer — National Association of Partners in Education
- 1997Lifetime Achievement Award for Citizenship and Community Service — Miss Connecticut Pageant
- 1995Liberty Bell Award — Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association
- 1995Norwalk Volunteer Award — Voluntary Action Center of Mid-Fairfield
- 1995Public Relations Professional of the Year — Connecticut School Public Relations Association
- 1995Award of Recognition, Athena Program — Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
- 199425th Anniversary Partnership Award — Urban League of Southwestern Connecticut
- 1994Community Woman of the Year — Norwalk/Westport branch, American Association of University Women
- 1993President Clinton’s Volunteer Action Award — White House / President Bill Clinton. Recognition for the Norwalk Mentor Program.
- 1993McKee Foods Corporation Award — National Association of Partners in Education
- 1990Woman of the Year — Norwalk Business and Professional Women’s Club
- 1990Award of Recognition, Athena Program — Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Civic & mentoring honors
- 2026City Hall commemorative plaque for 40th anniversary — City of Norwalk / Norwalk Mentor Program. Recognition for the Norwalk Mentor Program.
- 2024Champion for Youth Impact / Norwalk Mentor Program Award — Governor’s Prevention Partnership, 35th anniversary. Recognition for the Norwalk Mentor Program.
- 2024Certificate of Recognition — Senator Richard Blumenthal
- 2002Dr. Susan G. Weinberger Day — City of Norwalk
- 1996Community Hero Torchbearer — 1996 Olympic Torch Relay
- 1993Dr. Susan G. Weinberger Commitment to Mentoring Award established in her name — Y.E.S. Mentoring Program, Reading, Pennsylvania. Award established in Susan’s name.