Accreditation and Grants Coordinator
For Charlotte Willian, the safety and well-being of children has been a defining theme of her life. From teaching at a girls’ school in Kenya to supporting children in the court system as a CASA volunteer, her passion eventually found a home at Susie’s Place Bloomington, where she spent more than nine years as a Child and Family Advocate. In that role, she sat with countless families during their most difficult moments, listening to their stories and supporting their healing. Now, she brings that same advocacy to her new position as Grants and Accreditation Coordinator.
Charlotte is excited to be a small part of ensuring the center has the resources it needs to secure safety and justice for the children of central Indiana. She leverages her academic background—including MAs in English and Linguistics—to tell the urgent story of child advocacy to donors and grant committees and develop long-term support for the critical mission of Susie’s Place.
She finds balance in the quiet of early mornings, long hikes, and keeping her bird feeders full for local wildlife. She loves live music, cheering for IU basketball (go Hoosiers!), and spending time with her family, especially her kids and grandchildren. She’s an avid reader and fan of imaginative storytelling, so you might spot her at a Star Wars Celebration or GenCon.
