Biography
Susan Vento is dedicated to building a resilient and equitable region. As a long-time environmental activist, she understands that environmental quality and sustainability are important for quality of life. She is proud of the region’s parks system and the Met Council’s role in supporting sustainable and inclusive development through collaboration with local government and community partners.
Vento is a former elementary school teacher who served as a field representative and program organizer with the Minnesota Education Association and Education Minnesota for nearly 30 years. She also worked at the Church of Assumption, St. Paul, as Director of Outreach. She was a board member of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, the National Park Trust, the Friends of the Saint Paul Library, the Ramsey County Historical Society, Neighborhood House, and until recently the Friends of the Mississippi River.