Suzan Ahmed

Dr. Suzan (pronounced Suzanne) Ahmed (she/her) is the founder of Design With Dr. Za, an inclusive platform that supports wellbeing at the levels of mind, body, spirit, and place. As a clinical and design psychologist, integrative coach, and yoga teacher, Suzan is passionate about co-creating safe spaces that allow people to embody their most authentic selves. Suzan is also a leadership coach & facilitator with Fairground Collective, an organization of therapists and coaches that support organizations in cultivating psychological safety, through trauma-informed and embodied strategies. Suzan holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stanford University and earned her doctorate and master’s in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. She is also a Certified International Health Coach (CIHC) with the International Association of Health Coaches (IAHC), as well as a certified Ganja Yoga teacher and plant medicine guide. With a wide range of experience supporting individuals and families through mental, emotional, and physical difficulties for over a decade, Suzan offers expertise in psychotherapy, positive psychology, mindfulness/meditation practices and integrative wellbeing. Additionally, Suzan has supported clients in creating more intentional relationships with plant medicines, such as cannabis, and utilizing these relationships as tools for transformation. She is especially interested in empowering clients to create meaningful changes in alignment with their deepest values. As a child of immigrants, Suzan holds deep compassion for underserved and vulnerable communities, feeling it is part of her privilege and social responsibility to be of service at this critical point in our human evolution. Passionate about racial and gender equality, Suzan is committed to creating impactful programs and client experiences that unlock potential, promote empowered wellbeing, and drive societal progress. Through writing, coaching, teaching, and consulting, she hopes to contribute to our individual and collective awakening for the greater good.