Susan Au Doyle says growing up as a polio survivor gave her the empathy to thrive as a nonprofit executive. She served as CEO of the Aloha United Way and CEO of the local YWCA.

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But she didn't really talk about having polio, which she contracted in 1954. Her left leg is weak but only recently was she diagnosed with post-polio syndrome. She spoke to The Conversation about surviving polio.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Sept. 13, 2022. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.