Suzanne Deffree, EDN’s online managing editor, has more than 20 years experience covering the electronics industry for such publications as EDN, Electronic News, CRM, and Smart Partner. An award-winning journalist, Suzanne manages EDN.com and its e-newsletters. Suzanne also heads EDN’s social media and community efforts, including outreach efforts to young engineers and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) mentors.
Before focusing on the electronics industry, Suzanne covered local and state politics. She also spent time working under a career strategy specialist where she gained a great appreciation for personal branding and mentoring.
Suzanne is currently based in New York, where she spends the majority of her free time wrangling an active toddler and encouraging him to explore STEM fields – yes, even before he enters kindergarten.
Although Suzanne is nudging her son in that direction, she is not an engineer, herself. Instead, she holds a BFA with a concentration in communication arts.