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Suzanne Court
Founder & President
Philanthropy means different things to different people but at a very early age, Suzanne wanted to make a difference. Giving back was in her DNA and has played an integral role for Suzanne in having a meaningful and successful life.
In 2019, after a 25+-year corporate career, travelling the globe, Suzanne made the decision to move from the success side of her life to the significance side of her life. After witnessing the growing number of youth suicides, youth living on the street and so many others struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, she decided it was time to create a strong legacy of giving and supporting new and innovative ways to create sustainable solutions.
She founded The RRPC Innovation Foundation in 2019 to honour the memory of her late father, Richard Robinson Prescott Court. Richard exuded a passion for supporting youth across Niagara and was known for encouraging others through his personal mantra, one must give in order to receive. He believed that the cycle of life is the cycle of giving, and how important it was to unite family around a common purpose.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Trent University, her degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland and her ECE from Fleming College.
A compassionate community leader dedicated to uplifting others and building a stronger community she is also an active community volunteer. She is the Founder of the Step Youth Resource Centre, Governor on the Ridley College Board, and Governance Committee, President of the Ridley College Family Guild 2022-2023, Board member Quest Niagara 2021, and past volunteer work with Community Care St. Catharines & Thorold, Bethlehem Place, United Way Niagara, Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara and The St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation (NHS).
Diversity & Inclusion
The RRPC Innovation Foundation’s values are built on the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Our charitable foundation ensures fair treatment and opportunity for all. Our actions, strategic goals and partnerships align our culture, and those working within it, to our values. We want to ensure those we interact with feel welcome, valued and heard.
