(Regarding Haiku Workshop for USD Doctor of Nursing Practice Students (DNP) Reflective Practice Course)

“Thank you Susan! It was an excellent experience for both the students and myself. I appreciate you sharing your expertise with us!  I will definitely keep you in mind and recommend your workshop.”

~Bri DuBose, PhD, MHI, RN, LSS BB, Clinical Associate Professor, USD, Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science

“Working with Susan and SJF Communications has been an absolute pleasure and a true game-changer for my business.

From the moment we started collaborating, Susan’s expertise in public relations and her keen eye for photography were evident. She brought an incredible level of professionalism, creativity, and passion to every aspect of our project. Susan has a unique ability to capture the essence of a story and convey it in a way that truly resonates.

Her photography is nothing short of stunning—she has an artistic eye that brings out the best in every shot. Whether it’s through her camera lens or her PR strategies, Susan knows how to highlight what makes a brand special.

I’m particularly grateful for the way Susan helped me celebrate my 20-year anniversary in business. She made the entire experience unforgettable, turning what could have been just another milestone into a moment of pride and joy that I will cherish forever.

I highly recommend Susan and SJF Communications to anyone looking for top-notch public relations services and exceptional photography. Susan is not only a talented professional but also a remarkable person who is dedicated to making her clients shine,”

-Katia, CEO, Pilates Room Studios

“I hired Susan to create a Press Release for a Fundraiser for my upcoming Documentary Feature last year. She was very thorough and connected in San Diego. I was pleased with the result of the press release as it brought an awareness to my cause. Because of that experience, I brought her on again to write another press release for the showing of this Documentary in the San Diego community most recently. Again, I was very pleased with her write-up and her ability to connect with Reporters in San Diego. Susan is very professional and will give 100% plus to help you achieve your goals. Susan really wants you to succeed and will give tremendous support to your project. I wouldn’t hesitate in bringing her on again for assistance with getting the word out in our local community.” – Marci Krown, Producer/Director, Krown Family Films

 “I learned so much about the world of publicity from Susan Farese of SJF Communications!  She created a beautiful website for me, provided advice, introductions and encouragement as I moved forward with my next career steps!  She is a real champion for her clients and has a way of opening doors. I highly recommend her expertise, compassion and stellar work ethic. I truly enjoyed working with Susan, she is a gem!”

Julie Burke, PhD, IP Quality Pro LLC, registered patent agent, author and speaker

“Susan Farese of SJF Communications was highly recommended to me and she did not disappoint. I was a fledgling author who needed help promoting a first book and had no idea how to proceed. She was patient and kind, guiding me every step of the way of how to  promoting through Amazon and various other book distributors. 

She also wrote and promoted ads on the necessary websites that was of great benefit while posting about the book on her own site.

Susan was always available day or night with promotion ideas and notified me when articles about the book appeared and how to amplify those. As an author herself, she knew exactly how to help me clarify my message.

Her nursing background was especially advantageous since my book was more about science and nutrition.  Susan helped me write copy for my own website, LinkedIn, and Amazon material more clearly and distinctly.

There was an immediate response to the ads she helped place and she was responsive to fine-tuning the ads as we progressed. My followers and media presence increased significantly.

She will make my next book so much easier as I look forward to working with her again”.

Sheldon Zablow, MD

Nutritional psychiatrist/author 

“I cannot endorse Susan J. Farese highly enough. It was truly a miracle that I found her since I was hopeless at pretty much all social media platforms. Not only was she a joy to work with, but her work was always professional and timely. During our two months’ work together, she assisted me in countless essential social media platform ways:

• She designed and maintained an extensive data base for my screenplay marketing contacts

• She coached me on how to set up and use LinkedIn, Twitter, google sheets, Email templates, Canva for logo graphics, Word Press website administration, share screening and hosting, as well as creating virtual backgrounds on Zoom.

• She was invaluable in editing and proofreading numerous query documents.

I can’t thank her enough for her diligent, trustworthy and exceptional skills as a Virtual Assistant, Social Media Consultant and Publicist. I give her the highest recommendation possible”.

Simone Yehuda, Ph.D.
Poet, Playwright, Screenwriter

Testimonial for SJF Communications via Simone Yehuda, Screenwriter, Playwright, Poet

“Susan was my mentor through AMP (Aztec Mentor Program) for the past year. Through our time together, she has been an outstanding career mentor. She helped me search for jobs, update my resume, and update my LinkedIn page.

She has helped me with my confidence and helped hone my interview skills. She is well-researched, supportive, and very adept with remote mentoring. I am more than grateful for everything Susan has done and for her direction throughout remote learning and working. Her mentoring has helped me to utilize all the resources at my disposal to find a job after my graduation in December 2021 from San Diego State University.” – Sydney Weill

“SJF Communications was delightful to work with. Susan dug in deep to help us find the right audience for our message. Her work was top notch — professional and engaging. With her support, we were able to get our storytellers in front of an international audience,” co-editor of the men’s mental health anthology Guts, Grit & The Grind, Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D.”

Testimonial for SJF Communications Via Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., Professional Speaker, Podcaster & Impact Entrepreneur and Co-Editor of Guts, Grit & The Grind

“Susan is an amazing publicist. She has so many skills, but if she doesn’t know how to do something, she will learn. And fast. She is great at Troubleshooting and she is very connected to people in the media. I highly recommend her.”

“I took Susan Farese’s Haiku Class in a time when we may be a bit “stale”.  Being confined at home has dulled the feelings.  I am not a writer or that creative. What Susan’s class did for me was awaken my senses.  I was able to tap into some happy and sad moments in my haiku.  It was cathartic, enlightening and extremely engaging. I left the class feeling more appreciative of the world and very proud of myself!   I will continue to write Haiku as it doesn’t take a lot of time and it is fun!  Susan was able to influence me with techniques that will stay with me forever.”

-Karen De Arana

“I really enjoyed your Haiku class and thought it was really informative! I had so much fun creating my first Haikus thanks to you! I did not think I could do it but your expertise and support really helped. What a fun way to spend my Saturday afternoon. Thank you so much. I am going to keep writing Haikus. You have sparked an interest for me! Thank you!”

-Ann Stowe

“Susan is an incredible mentor who really takes the time and effort to get to know her students on a personal level. She has made legitimate investment in my personal success and I cannot rave enough about her guidance and level of aptitude.”

-Julien des Pres

“Susan has been my mentor at SDSU for the past 2 years that I have been at SDSU. Susan is phenomenal when it comes to any assistance with career planning, life questions, medical and so much more. With Susan as my mentor, I was able to establish a successful plan on how to juggle a fast paced life with school and work. Thank you Susan for all your time and help! It has been a pleasure.”

-Tiffany Kongmanivong

“Susan Farese has been great to work with, both as my publicist and as a friend. We shared many productive and enjoyable sessions as we prepared my book launch for The Dance Centre Presents Giselle. Then the pandemic hit and I had to pull back for financial reasons. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a terrific networking person!”

-Chi Varnado, Author, ‘The Dance Centre Presents’ Book Series

“Susan J. Farese and her public relations firm https://sjfcommunications.com is truly unstoppable. I have had the pleasure to work with Susan for just over two years with her doing public relations for my Amazon Best Seller “Haboob Wind”, along with my speaking and book signing events. Susan also developed my website “thetommyanderson.com” and I love it. She set up my blog, monitored my tweets, Facebook authors Page, press releases, photos, video, and also my Instagram account. I could list her many accomplishments for me as a publicist and now as a friend as well. I highly recommend Susan for any of your public relations needs. Susan is a bull dog (in a good way) when she represents you and you have little to worry about with her guiding your way through this maze of social media, press, and events”.

-Tommy Anderson, Author/Screenwriter/Speaker and Podcast Host

“Susan has been a pleasure to work with and made a difference in so many students’ lives as a mentor. She is approachable, personable and goes above and beyond to connect with students where they are at. We appreciate her participation in the Aztec Mentor Program over the years”

– Diane Marin, Alumni and Career Development and Aztec Mentor Program, San Diego State University

“Susan J. Farese of SJF Communications is simply the best! If you want to work with someone who believes in your project as if it was her own, then Susan is the person you want to hire.  From the moment I met Susan, I knew that she would become one of the best collaborators I have worked with—she asked great questions, she listened intently, and then offered a wealth of ideas about what we needed to accomplish and how we would be successful in getting it done.  Susan recently designed and launched my new website – patriciageistmartin.com and facilitated my navigating and utilizing it. Even more, Susan is a sleuth—she investigates and finds some of the best avenues for promoting your work.  Not only did I find the best marketing and PR person in Susan, she has become a friend that I look forward to working with in my next project”.

-Patricia Geist-Martin, Ph.D.

– Testimonial for SJF Communications via Patricia Geist-Martin, Ph.D., Professor Emerita in the School of Communication at San Diego State University. Her research examines the stories people tell in making sense of their lives, particularly in their journeys through health and illness. Falling in Love with the Process: Cultivating Resilience in Health Crises: A Stroke Survivor’s Story (2020), is Dr. Geist-Martin’s fifth book.