Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak
My work arises from a deep relationship with the natural world and the nature within each of us. I believe we are nature—and that creativity is a birthright, a force that lives in all of us.
When we engage with the natural world, we open the door to healing, reconnect with our deepest truths, and awaken our greatest possibilities. I also believe we’re not meant to do this alone. We need one another. In community and connection, we remember our wholeness, reflect each other’s light, and find the courage to live meaningful, wholehearted lives—together.
-Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak
Guide, Artist, Educator
& Community Builder
SUMMER 2025: Mount St. Helens Institute - Artist in Residence
SUMMER 2025: Mount St. Helens Institute - Artist in Residence
I’m thrilled to share
that I was honored with
the opportunity to serve as an
ARTIST in RESIDENCE
at Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic Monument
July 31-August 9th, 2025
Thank you to Mount St. Helens Institute,
the U.S. Forest Service,
and to the GeoGirls and the
Science and Learning Center at Coldwater
Creating in the powerful and ever-evolving landscape of Mount St. Helens was a deep honor and a natural extension of my life’s work.
As an Artist, Empowerment Coach, Educator, Outdoor Adventurer,
Community Builder, and Rites of Passage Guide, my work is rooted in transformation, connection, and presence.
My mission is to empower and inspire people to connect with the wisdom of nature—both within themselves and in the living world around them. The Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center also shares a similar mission- to connect people with nature through science, the arts, and adventure recreation, making this a perfect fit!
I also had the joy of participating in Mount St. Helens Institute’s inspiring GeoGirls program, which connects middle school girls with science, mentorship, and the natural world.
What a gift it was to live in the rhythms of the landscape-
and to create works and communities that invite curiosity, healing,
and lasting care for our Earth.