Woman of Achievement Women's Center
The Women’s Center at Lakeland Community College
March 9, 2000
Susan H. Turben, Ph.D. – Education
Nominated by Louise B. Aikey
Susant Turben is a pioneer in the field of infant education and early intervention. As president of her own local firm which provides child development and parenting services for adults and their young children, Susan has developed a national reputation for offering straight-forward, street-wise advice. Starting out as a “Head-Start" mom, Susan has done extensive work with disadvantaged groups and families. In addition to her emphasis on education (she conducts over 30 seminars and workshops per year), Susan is known for “her ability to deal with people, her record of achievement and her energetic approach to dealing with life’s vagaries.”
