Biography
Brian Schwartz is a seasoned coach, mediator, facilitator, and trainer who leads with empathy. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and a passionate commitment to intercultural understanding to every client engagement. With a nimble ability to see all sides of an issue, Brian has facilitated diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings in settings ranging from schools to board rooms to houses of worship.
Brian worked in residence life and multicultural affairs at Pomona College and Williams College, and taught anthropology and sociology at Lesley University. He has mediated cases in small claims courts and within the Federal Government. A veteran of political campaigns, Brian helped to stand-up three new governmental offices, leading internal and external stakeholder engagement, as well as business development. This work included launching publicly-accountable, cross-sector advisory committees and implementing programs he designed to improve workplace culture.
Most recently, Brian served as a Senior Associate at Justice & Sustainability Associates, leading the Organizational Development and Governance practices. There he led project teams working on town-gown university relations, equitable development and governance for the $1 Billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the Africatown Heritage Preservation Foundation, the DC 5-Year Economic Strategy, and the DC Black Homeownership Strike Force.
Brian’s has volunteered with Mutual Aid DC, UU Allies Against Racism, and Habitat for Humanity, among others. He recently finished a term as President of the Lesley University Alumni Association, furthering its mission to help graduates shape a more just, humane, and sustainable world.
Brian is also a singer-songwriter and playwright. He released the EP Man and co-wrote and co-directed Interconnected at the Capital Fringe Festival.
Education & Certifications
Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Certified Integral Coach, New Ventures West
Certified Mediator, Harvard Mediation Program
M.A. Intercultural Relations, Lesley University
BA Media Studies, Pomona College