09/29/2025
We are very excited to have Susanna Black joining our runway as co-host for a second year. From breaking news stories in the field to anchoring major newscasts, Susanna Black has built a career on her passion for storytelling. An award-winning reporter and anchor, she spent years covering North Carolina, most recently at WSOC in Charlotte. After a transition into corporate communications at Duke Energy, Susanna launched her own consulting firm, Susanna Black Media, where she helps business owners and nonprofits craft and share compelling narratives that leave a lasting impression. Born and raised in Concord, Susanna is proud to live in and give back to the community that shaped her. She serves on the boards of the Concord Police Foundation, the Cabarrus Arts Council, and the Bishop’s Advisory Council for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A frequent emcee and keynote speaker, Susanna loves engaging audiences through her passion for storytelling and human connection. Susanna Black A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Susanna is married to her high school sweetheart, Travis, and they are the proud parents of two daughters, Lyla (6) and Sophia (2). Outside of work, you’ll likely find her enjoying time with her family, cooking, gardening, reading, or out on a run.
Thank you, Susanna, for joining our runway again this year, we are very excited for you to co-host once again!