Suzanne Rust

Suzanne Rust is a Senior Curatorial Producer and Host of the Peabody Award winning Moth Radio Hour. A noted magazine writer and editor, she joined The Moth in 2018 in the newly created role of Senior Curatorial Producer. In this position, she seeks out a wide range of voices, including those that are under represented and undiscovered, and works with them to share their true personal stories on Moth stages around the world.

Rust came to The Moth from Family Circle, where she researched and gathered stories from across the country. During her time there, she created the Folio Award winning Modern Life column, which highlighted diverse families nationwide. Her career also includes work at Real Simple, where she wrote and researched three popular monthly columns. She has also served as a media representative for both magazines, with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, HLN, FOX, and CNN.