Pete Swanson
Adjunct Faculty ~ Human Resources
Pete Swanson, a Senior Partner at Impact Associates, provides mediation, facilitation, coaching, training, strategic planning, leadership alignment and development, and change-management services. Prior to joining Impact Associates, he served with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) until July 2025, where he led national and international initiatives and launched the Conflict Management Professional Program.
With nearly four decades of experience, Mr. Swanson has worked in more than 25 countries across four continents, partnering with over 60 federal, state, tribal, and local agencies. He is recognized for integrating conflict resolution with coaching, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness to strengthen communication, alignment, and performance across complex systems.
Mr. Swanson has mediated and facilitated complex tribal, public‑policy, and workplace matters; built court and commercial mediation capacity globally; and designed and led executive leadership programs for a broad range of federal agencies. He has trained thousands of participants in mediation, negotiation, and facilitation throughout his career.
He holds degrees in Conflict Management and Cultural Anthropology from George Mason University.
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