Faculty: Leslie Swanson
Leslie Swanson, MBA
Title(s):
Adjunct Professor
School(s):
Business
323-895-9743
Leslie Swanson has over 30 years of proven corporate management expertise in Organizational
Development/Leadership Development including 20 years working in Southeast Asia with
international companies, non-profits and government organizations. She has strong
project management and team leadership skills in delivering strategic objectives,
employee growth and development and enhancing client satisfaction. In addition, she
is passionate about incorporating innovative neuroscience research into change management
and coaching.
Leslie has worked in the Human Capital field both internally and externally as a consultant.
Some of her past positions include Organizational Development Leader for Merck, Sharp
& Dohme, regional Senior Consultant for The Gallup Organization and William M. Mercer,
and Executive Director of her own consulting firm. Prior to working in Asia, she was
Vice-President/Director at the University of Phoenix, Director of Nursing Support
Services at McKay-Dee Regional Medical Center, and a Financial Analyst at Norton Christensen.
Leslie’s areas of expertise include Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Change
Management, Human Error, Lean Processes & Tools, On-The-Job Training, Leadership Training,
Teambuilding and Coaching.
Swanson earned her MBA from the University of Utah, Master of Science degree from
the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and B.A. from Blackburn College (IL). She has
a Certificate in NeuroLeadership (NeuroLeadership Institute) and is a certified coach
(Gallup StrengthsFinder and Brain Based Coaching). Awarded Aidha 2012 Volunteer of
the Year. Key team member on a village project in Laos in collaboration with UNIFEM,
ENGENDER & PrimeTime which doubled the village income in 3 years.
Leslie loves walks in nature, travel, reading and working as a board member with K9
Youth Alliance in Pasadena, CA. She actively volunteers with Jericho Road Pasadena
and Leadership Pasadena Veterans Program.
COURSES TAUGHT
RESEARCH INTERESTS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Management
- Change Management
- Human Error
- Lean Process & Tools
EDUCATION
- MBA, University of Utah
- MS, University of Nebraska, Omaha
- BA, Blackburn College
- Certificate in NeuroLeadership, NeuroLeadership Institute
PROFESSIONAL & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- 2015 - Present: Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University
HONORS & AWARDS
- Aidha Volunteer of the Year, 2012