Susannah Winters, the co-founder and owner of Hilton Head Island Coffee Roasters, the first specialty coffee roastery on Hilton Head. Raised just outside New York City, Susannah was homeschooled by her mother, an experience that enriched my life in countless ways.

When she was in high school she discovered a passion for kayaking on lakes and flatwater. From local races to national and world championships, including the Olympic Trials, she immersed herself in a life fueled by fitness and competition until her retirement in 2008.

Transitioning from competitive sports, she found a new calling at Lululemon Athletica, dedicating a decade to managing stores on the East and West Coast, leading large teams, and mentoring new store managers and leadership teams. It was a chapter that allowed her to continue nurturing her passion for building culture and teams.

Today, Susannah Winters lives on Hilton Head Island with her husband and two kids, she enjoys the bike paths and the beach while she leads her team at Hilton Head Coffee Roasters.