Liz Swanson Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, Co, Us

Worked with B Lab US & Canada for a six month contract to develop a strategy and final program design to train and equip individuals working 1:1 with companies through B Corp Certification.

Coached small and medium sized US based businesses through their B Corp Certification journey - from conception to submission.

Advised businesses throughout the City of Boulder on opportunities to reduce their overall environmental impact Developed and implemented a small business equity pilot program to ensure sustainability incentives reach and best support business owners experiencing inequity.

Greater Denver Area

Directed state-wide program to engage and equip hundreds of Colorado businesses with the necessary tools and resources to measure, manage and improve social and environmental impact. Developed and managed relationships with over thirty partner organizations to deliver program offerings to businesses across Colorado.

Directed the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program; a tri-institutional student funded program with the mission of leading the Auraria Campus in its path towards becoming a socially and environmentally sustainable center for higher education and a model for sustainability in higher education nationally.

Managed campus­-wide sustainability initiatives through University’s Climate Action Plan including tracking and analysis of energy, waste, and water use through various national reporting tools to effectively reduce campus carbon footprint and serve as a model for sustainability in the community.Managed student staff and sustainability advisory committee to grow effectiveness of sustainability measures on campus. Administered sustainable facilities office management including vendor relations, development of sustainable procurement policies, invoice processing, financial tracking, team building, and community relations.

Denver, Co

Managed and executed on a partnership with the City of Denver to deliver the Denver Energy Challenge - a program designed to connect local businesses with tools to increase energy efficiency Managed Eat Local First program to promote buying and eating locally produced foods while supporting local restaurants and eateries Coordinated the development of a local crowdfunding platformed aimed to connect great ideas with the tools and resources needed to thrive

Boulder, Co

Managed Zero Waste Event program and collaborated with event planners to successfully reduce waste by 80% at more than thirty events reaching more than 50,000 people throughout Boulder County

Master Of Arts (Ma), Environmental Leadership

Authentic Leadership Certification

Certificate In Peace And Conflict Resolution

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Sociology