
<p>A California licensed Structural Engineer, Susan has been with Forell | Elsesser since 2007. With a detail-oriented approach, she is proactive and thorough in addressing client needs throughout the design and construction phases of a project.</p>



<p>Susan has worked on new construction and retrofit projects including healthcare, educational, institutional, and multi-family housing structures. She especially enjoys developing simple, customized solutions for the complex problems that often occur in retrofitting existing buildings. She also has extensive experience responding to clients and addressing field issues during the construction administration phase of projects. Susan received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and a Master’s degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.</p>



<p>Susan is an outdoor enthusiast and can often be found backpacking in the Sierras. When not exploring National Parks, she loves cooking and baking for her family and friends.</p>



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<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), Board Member, Business Forum Past Chair, Continuing Education Committee Past Chair</li>
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City Main Temple, Seismic Retrofit

San Bernardino County, Valley Communications Center

Congregation Emanu-El, Seismic Retrofit and Addition

AOC South Monterey County (Greenfield) Courthouse

Las Positas College Child Development Center

Chabot Community College Math & Science Building Modernizations

Futures Without Violence San Francisco Presidio Building 100

Meta, MPK 21

Meta, MPK 20

USF, John Lo Schiavo Center for Science and Innovation

Oregon State Capitol, Seismic Retrofit

San Francisco Friends School Seismic Retrofit

Foothill Community College Physical Sciences & Engineering Center

Chevron Richmond Research Park Technology Center Building 24

Tulare County (Porterville) Courthouse

Senior Associate

Susan LaFore

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