Susan Allen (née Brown; born 1964) is an American author, political consultant, and talk radio host.

She was raised in Virginia, with her family moving to Albemarle County after her father's service as a Marine Corps pilot during the Vietnam War.

As first lady, Allen was an active advocate for tourism in the state, children's issues, and drug intervention programs.

[11] In 2008, Allen hosted a weekly talk radio program on WDBT[12] and has written and co-written political editorials.

[1] In 2013, Governor McDonnell appointed Allen to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.

[20][15] Allen also serves on the board of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation and the American Veterans Center.

[1] During the 2024 United States presidential election, Allen served on the board of "Moms for Safe Neighborhoods," a PAC supporting Donald Trump.