Suzanne McKenzie

Suzanne McKenzie is Founder and CEO of Able Made, the original off-pitch soccer-style sustainable apparel and accessories brand that combines bold design with responsible manufacturing and community giving.
Suzanne spent 18 years in advertising and design consultancy at Arnold Worldwide and Continuum, working with global brands including Tom Ford, Puma, Timberland, the Olympic Games, and MoMA.
An award-winning creative director, Suzanne is a Sappi Ideas that Matter Grant recipient, was selected to attend President Obama's Global Emerging Entrepreneurs event at the White House in 2015, and has spoken at Cannes Lions.
Suzanne also served as VP Creative and Co-Founder at ECOfashion Corp, was President of AIGA Boston, and teaches Design and Social Entrepreneurship at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Since launching in 2012, Able Made has secured a partnership with Burberry for upcycling, donated over $10,000 to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, and channels proceeds to city-youth empowerment through the Ucal McKenzie Breakaway Foundation, which she also founded and chairs.