Jen Swanda

Director of Communications for Digital Strategy and Operations

Jen is responsible for the administration and management of the Bowdoin website. This work includes managing new features and functionality; offering content strategy, user experience, and analytics consulting; and creating and upholding digital governance. She also works with campus partners to coordinate other College-wide digital projects and serves on the Accessibility Task Force

Jen has worked in digital strategy and product management in the non-profit and public sectors for more than ten years. Her higher education experience includes leading the digital team at the University of New England and helping to launch the University of Texas at Austin website redesign. She earned her A.B. in History and Psychological & Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College.

Outside of work, Jen enjoys running, fly fishing, reading, live music, and searching for Southern Maine's finest tacos. 

Jen Swanda headshot

Education

  • AB, Dartmouth College