Mrs Gallienne, also a former chairwoman of charities including Wigwam and Guernsey Mencap, beat fellow candidate, retired accountant Tony Mancini, by 56 votes to 24.
She was proposed by Deputy Mark Helyar and seconded by Deputy George Oswald.
Deputy Helyar said Mrs Gallienne’s career exemplified the qualities the office demanded, namely sound judgment, discretion, and an ‘unwavering commitment’ to justice and public service.
He said her professional background was extensive and diverse.
‘With more than three decades as a health visitor, Susie has specialised in supporting challenged and challenging families, often in the most deprived areas.
‘Her approach has always been to be guided by evidence, compassion, and a clear priority for a child’s welfare.
‘This operational experience mirrors the conscientious assessment and decision-making expected of a jurat.’
He praised her role in the revitalisation of additional needs charity Wigwam, saying she transformed it from a peer support group to a professionally-led, thriving third sector resource, which supported more than 260 families.
She remained actively involved in integrated support across organisations for people with learning difficulties, while her experience also included teaching law, policies and procedures to students at the College of Further Education.
Deputy Helyar said he was disappointed that Mrs Gallienne’s had failed to be elected as a deputy in June, but hoped the Assembly’s loss would be the Royal Court’s gain.
‘She offers not only wide-ranging professional capability but also the measured temperament, ethical rigour, and local understanding that are the hallmarks of a first-rate jurat,’ he said.
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