SFMS Mourns Passing of Past Executive Director Susan Waters December 19, 2014 SFMS Member Susan Waters 0 The San Francisco Medical Society is saddened to announce the death of Dr. Susan B. Waters, CEO and Executive Director of SFMS from 1979 to 1993. Dr. Waters died peacefully at her home on December 16, 2014 at the age of 63. A nationally recognized association executive, Susan was born in Denton, Maryland, and grew up in Public Landing, Maryland, on the Chincoteague Bay. She is remembered by her many friends and colleagues for her warmth, compassion, and for going out of her way for others. Susan's leadership experience is deep and wide ranging, most recently serving as the CEO of The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Among many other recognitions, she was the first woman to serve as president of the American Association of Medical Society Executives and the Board of Directors and was the recipient of the American Society of Association Executives' Key Award, which recognizes the association CEO who demonstrates exceptional qualities of leadership and displays a deep commitment to voluntary membership organizations. A service is to be held by the family at Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, MD, (date to be determined, arranged by Burbige Funeral Home, Berlin, MD, 410-641-2111) and a celebration of Susan's life will be held at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) headquarters in Washington, DC on February 7, 2015. The family asks that donations be made in Susan's name to two organizations she strongly supported: "So Others Might Eat," an interfaith, community-based organization that helps the poor and homeless in Washington, DC, 71 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 "Smile Train," an international charity dedicated to addressing children's cleft lip and palate Comments are closed.
