Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap: How Highline Schools Foundation supports Students, Educators and Families in Highline.

Fred Swanson is a knowledgeable, adept team builder and collaborator focused on removing barriers and dismantling systems that prevent communities from achieving joy and equity.  A proud dad, dedicated leader, published writer and award winning poet, Fred won the Business of Pride 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from Puget Sound Business Journal. He is currently Executive Director of Highline Schools Foundation, Vice President of the Des Moines Rotary Foundation, an organizer of Burien's 7 Stories Project and served as Chair of the City of Burien Human Services Commission for the past two years.

Meet at Azteca in Burien.