Liz Swanson

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Liz is a nonprofit professional, consultant, leader, and educator who has been serving and advancing mission-driven organizations for over 30 years. Her experiences as an Executive Director, Interim Executive Director, Development Director, Board President, and Non-Profit Consultant at a wide range of nonprofits has given her a unique perspective of the ins and outs of organizations and the challenges nonprofit leaders face.
 
Liz is passionate about all things nonprofit and helping organizations achieve their goals towards long-term success. Being optimistic, inquisitive, and trustworthy are part of her DNA. With business know-how, integrity, a steady style, and sensing ability, Liz takes a highly collaborative approach in partnering to help guide organizational development and build leadership capacity during times of change, transition, and growth.
 
Liz has been actively engaged in the community since moving to the Pacific Northwest with her family in 2000.  She enjoys reading historical fiction and non-fiction, hiking and exploring our beautiful corner of the world, and enjoying good food, wine, and conversation with family and friends (as well as exercising so she can continue to enjoy good food and wine!).

LIZ'S RESUME >

Honored
​by Others

"For the past six months I have had the pleasure of working with Liz Swanson as the interim CEO for Child Care Aware of Washington.  

Liz has demonstrated an amazing ability to quickly come up to speed on the organization’s mission, activities and history as well as the subtle nuances of the various relationships CCAWA has with the State of Washington and numerous other organizations.  She has led the organization through major contract negotiations as well as staffing challenges.

I give Liz Swanson my highest level of recommendation, without reservations."
 
David McRae, Chair
Board of Trustees
Child Care Aware of Washington