Susan Drake is an ordained UCC minister who was born in Oklahoma and raised in Texas. She holds her BA in Philosophy (Pre - Ministry) from Kansas State University and a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary. She works part-time as a Hospice Chaplain so she loves to balance out her ministry by working with youth and young families.

Susan also teaches World Religion for St. Louis Community College as adjunct faculty when needed. She is a singer and songwriter with her partner Julie Jennings. One of her greatest loves in helping to parent Sarah, 12 and Andrew, 11. They all live in Kirkwood with their cats Puttie and Goldie and their dog Rocky.