Susi is a native of the Black Forest, Germany.

For over 20 years, she has pursued photography as an art and a profession. After graduating from her training as a photographer, she worked professionally in Germany with a special focus on portraiture for over 10 years.

She then decided to use her photographic skills in a way which allowed her to speak for those who could not speak for themselves. She has used her camera to work on community development projects in nations like Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, Brazil as well as to advocate for those who suffer injustice.

She has worked in over 50 nations and has published 5 photographic works: The Eyes of Afghanistan, A Voice for the Voiceless, Unique: Faces of the Nations, 30 Days of Prayer for the Voiceless booklet and Hakani (A Voice for Life).

Susi is married to Paul, has a son called Levi and a daughter called Elisa and currently resides in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.