Susan Diane Howell, MBA

Director of Artist Development

Our Director
Susan Diane Howell, MBA

The Story Behind Diva’s In Training

Executive Director of Diva’s In Training, Susan brings decades of experience in artist development, vocal education, and entertainment industry leadership. Her work spans international productions, televised talent competitions, published books, and university‑level instruction — all dedicated to empowering performers to succeed on and off the stage.


GLOBAL STRATEGY & ARTISTIC VISION

A Legacy of Developing World-Class Talent



As Director of Artist Development for Premier West Entertainment, Susan Diane Howell debuted her communication skills as the featured “Vocal Notes” columnist for the Las Vegas Callback News and as an invited radio co-host of Los Angeles KPFK FM “Samm Brown’s For The Record,” where she spoke out on behalf of performing artists.

Susan was a trusted artist consultant and talent judge for “Gimme The Mike (Mic)” KVVU-Fox 5, Las Vegas and recruited as producer and cast manager by the Academy of Performing Arts in Japan for double ticket seasons at the 2,000 seats Niigata Terrsa Theater.

Popular learning institutions, as Musician’s Institute (MI) and Nevada Academy Of Music (NVAM) have sought Susan to share her life-study techniques and professional skills in career management. Her recent books, “Singing For Success” and “Empowering the Professional Woman” have been sold around the world and generates numerous public speaking engagements for the development of women in business and entertainment.

NOTABLE STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS & VENUES

A Legacy of Performance Excellence

Susan’s mentorship has guided vocalists to the world’s most prestigious stages. From lead roles on the Las Vegas Strip to international Sony Universal tours and televised competitions, her students consistently demonstrate the elite skill and professional discipline required to succeed at the highest levels of the entertainment industry.

  • U.S. White House
  • 2002 Winter Olympics
  • America’s Got Talent (FOX)
  • Sony Universal Music, Japan
  • Las Vegas School for the Performing Arts
  • Motown Revue Hitzville (Lead)
  • Skin Tight (Las Vegas Strip, Lead)
  • Jesus Christ Superstar (Japan)
  • Beauty and the Beast (Grammy)
  • The Rumi Awards, Las Vegas
  • House of Blues (Sunset & Mandalay Bay)
  • M Resort (Las Vegas)
  • NASCAR & Cashman Field
  • Rocky Mountain Speedway
  • The Century Club
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Professional Training & Education

Training and Education:

  • Pepperdine University, Malibu, California-MBA (Master’s in Business)
  • California State University, Northridge, California–BA in Theatre Arts
  • Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music, Rome–Music and Language
  • The Julliard School, New York City–Vocal Arts Studies

Professional Affiliations:

  • National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)
  • Board of Directors | Synthesis Performing Arts Company, Universal
  • American Federation of Musicians | Local 47
  • Classical Singers Association (CSA) | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Hollywood – Las Vegas
9421 Summer Rain Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Phone: 818-231-1491
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