Suzanne McKechnie Klahr

Suzanne McKechnie Klahr founded BUILD in 1999 with a public service fellowship from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. As the CEO, Suzanne works with the board of directors to ensure a clear vision and strategic direction for the college success organization. Under Suzanne’s leadership, BUILD has grown from an initial four students to serve more than 1,400 students from 23 partner public high schools. BUILD currently operates its transformational four-year entrepreneurship program in the San Francisco Bay Area, DC and Boston.