Championing Inclusive and Sustainable Design

• Inclusive design approaches that support accessibility and community legacy.

• Structural expertise across both temporary and permanent works.

• Delivery experience across stadia, schools and community hubs.

• Advocates for sustainability and inclusive design within engineering practice.

Susanna is a structural engineer focused on stadium assessments, training facilities and legacy adaptations. She has played key roles on the Brisbane Lions Training Facility, The Gabba Olympic PVR and the State Athletics Facility reuse study. She brings technical expertise in code compliance, strengthening and adaptation for reuse.

In 2023, Susanna sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury and is now a wheelchair athlete training towards the 2028 and 2032 Paralympic Games. Her lived experience, combined with her engineering expertise, provides her with unique insight into accessibility best practices and the delivery of athlete-focused infrastructure.