Gretchen Swanson

Gretchen Swanson is a seasoned sales executive currently working at Slalom since August 2018, specializing in retail sales within a globally recognized business and technology consulting firm. Prior to this role, Gretchen held various positions at the Vail Valley Foundation from September 2013 to July 2018, including Development Officer, Leadership Giving Circle, where responsibility included meeting and exceeding significant revenue targets while overseeing a portfolio of major gift donors. Notable achievements include securing new funding and creating an internship fund. Earlier experience includes coordinating educational programs for young women, managing donor relations during major events, and private ski instruction at Vail Resorts. Gretchen holds a BA in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from Whitman College, completed in 2011.