Susana Montes

Susana Montes, a dedicated parent of a child with special needs, serves as a Board Member for Families for Disability Rights Inc. (FDR) and the Coalition for Self Direction.

Her passion for advocacy and policy-making is evident through her active roles on the Boards of numerous museums and associations, including the America Autism Association, the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), and Advocates for Children-ARISE, where she contributes as an Advisory Member and Accessibility Volunteer. Currently, Susana is pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Bernard M. Baruch College.

Outside of her advocacy work, Susana enjoys exploring new museums, attending the opera, and experiencing the theater.