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Susan Burgess was born in Charleston, WV, and raised in a small town nearby, St. Albans. Susan has been married to her high school sweetheart, Patrick Burgess, MD-PhD, for 43 years.

They are parents of 4 children, Geoff, an attorney in London, UK (married to Kristin Breuss,) Jason, a vascular surgeon in Charlotte (married to Elizabeth Donaghy Burgess,) Gillian, an attorney with the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC (married to Grant Mandsager,) and Colin, a student in Charlotte.

They are grandparents of 6.Her parents, Rachel and Shade Mecum, Jr., are residents of east Charlotte.

Susan graduated from Florida International University with highest honors and holds a masters degree in public health from University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine. Susan has been employed as a public health administrator and church administrator. Susan is part owner of a family biotech company, MD Scientific, founded by her husband and brother, Shade Mecum III.