When she was growing up in San Jose, Costa Rica, Susy spent many an afternoon with her grandmother. “She was a Spanish teacher, and she taught me to read and write long before we learned it in school,” she says. “My first stories were about a golden retriever named Napoleon.” Her grandmother passed away a few years ago, but Susy still carries her spirit every day in her writings. She found her way to the United States through a study abroad program at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, and swiftly worked her way up from academic intern to producer at our Santa Fe office. She has used her skills as a writer, photographer and cook to spearhead numerous projects, from the HowToSantaFe campaign to an epic Bettyventure. Outside of work, she has developed a passion for circus performance at Wise Fool New Mexico and produced food features for 1905 Magazine. Susy is returning to Costa Rica in early February, but we’re excited for future international collaborations. In her honor, we’re spotlighting her favorite and images and stories from 12FPS projects over the next few days. Over to you, Susy! #12FPSPortraits On Facebook