Susan Dell is the co-founder and chair of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which was established in 1999 to accelerate opportunities for families and build pathways to change lives globally. For over 25 years, Susan has guided the foundation’s strategic priorities and rapid growth.
To date, the foundation has committed $2.4 billion to nonprofits and social enterprises focused on creating positive change in the United States, India, South Africa, East Africa, and Israel. The foundation currently manages over 800 active projects worldwide each year.
In Texas, Susan and Michael have made significant investments in health care, including Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Dell Seton Medical Center, and Dell Children’s Medical Center. They also led efforts to establish the $100 million Rebuild Texas Fund, providing long-term support to communities affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Beyond philanthropy, Susan is a successful fashion entrepreneur, founding three fashion labels, including the luxury brand Phi. She is also an accomplished athlete, having competed in elite marathons, triathlons, and the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
Susan has served on President Bush’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports, is a life trustee of the Dell Children’s Foundation board and was a former board member of the Cooper Institute. In 2018, she was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for her efforts in supporting Texas families after Hurricane Harvey.
