Susanne E. Jalbert

Susanne E. Jalbert (née Beckman; born 1951) is an activist for economic development, women's rights, and gender equity. Her work includes being a global leader, senior advisor, and mentor, including her work with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) around the world.

Personal life and education Susanne Elaine Beckman was born in 1951 in Holdrege Phelps County, Nebraska to Darrell H. Beckman. On March 17, 1973, she married William W. (Bill) Jalbert Jr. in Douglas County, Nevada, becoming Susanne E. Jalbert. Jalbert and her husband adopted a girl from Moldova, who is now married with two sons. Jalbert lives in Winter Park in Grand County, Colorado. during which she created the program "International Business Education and Training". She established Jalbert Consulting in 1981. Her clients include Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International.

Jalbert has worked on United States Agency for International Development (USAID) initiatives, including being a senior advisor to 35 USAID implementing partners. Her work has included: USAID-Afghanistan Women in Government USAID-Afghanistan Herat Consulate diplomat Iraq business services director USAID-Moldova Anti-Trafficking Initiative USAID-Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities project

In 2015, she served as commissioner on the Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission. Governor John Hickenlooper appointed her to evaluate judges and create material to help voters decide who they want to elect to be judges.

Awards and honors The College of Applied Human Sciences of Colorado State University recognized Jalbert with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011. She was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2022 for her activism and advocacy of women's rights and economic development.