Suzan Hughes has dedicated her life to improving the welfare of children and families worldwide, donating millions to support education, health, and safety through her leadership in organizations like the Herbalife Family Foundation and the Suzan Hughes Education Foundation.

Suzan Hughes has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors: She was given The Future of America Award from D.A.R.E., was recognized by Women in Film on receiving both the prestigious Wallis Annenberg Founders Award and the Woman of Achievement Award. Suzan was also given the Distinguished Heart award by the Friends of Sheba Medical Center. In 1994 Suzan Hughes completed a two-year parenting program from the Resources for Infant Educarers® (RIE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of infant care and education around the globe, teaching, supporting, and mentoring parents and professionals. This organization and course was the impetus for starting the Herbalife Family Foundation.

In 2016 she founded S.H.E. – the Suzan Hughes Education Foundation, which focuses on educating parents and giving them the tools and information to provide gourmet parenting. In 1994, Suzan Hughes co-founded the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF). The HFF today is in over 60 countries helping hundreds of children daily. Since then, she has raised millions of dollars in donations for organizations such as A Place Called Home, Alliance for Children’s Rights, UNICEF, The Boys and Girls Club, School on Wheels, Fulfillment Fund, The Children’s Place Agency, and Para Los Niños. Its flagship Casa Herbalife Program provides volunteer assistance each year to organizations worldwide, while the Casa Herbalife Kitchen brings nutritious meals to people in need. Having co-founded the Herbalife Family Foundation, Suzan Hughes became a well-respected and recognized advocate for issues that affect children and women’s welfare. Since 1997, she has also worked as a Community Circle Leader for the Maple Counseling Center in the Beverly Hills School District for seven years, teaching weekly classes on topics such as bullying, stranger danger, and resolving personal issues.

Later, in 1999, Suzan Hughes joined Jim Starr, a former LAPD Officer, as “Sergeant Sue,” teaching “back-to-basics” health and safety to children in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As Sergeant Sue, Suzan performed for large groups of children in school auditoriums, teaching over 20,000 students in the LAUSD. She enacted live demonstrations with music to make difficult subjects like stranger danger, self-respect, social responsibility, safety, and nutrition engaging and memorable. She was also a chairperson of the board of Star*Gem Foundation.

Suzan Hughes has dedicated her life to making the world a better place, with a special focus on improving the lives of children. Through her leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that young people have access to education, nutrition, safety, and opportunities for growth. Whether by founding and supporting global initiatives, raising millions of dollars for children’s programs, or personally teaching and mentoring, Suzan has continuously demonstrated her unwavering commitment to the next generation. Her work reflects not only compassion and generosity but also a deep sense of responsibility to create a safer, healthier, and more supportive world for children everywhere.