Sandy Swanson
About Sandy Swanson
Sandy Swanson is a Meetings and Contracts Manager at SANS Institute, where she has worked since 2013. With extensive experience in program site selection, contract negotiation, and meeting planning, she has held various roles in the hospitality and events industry, including positions at Embassy Suites and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Sandy Swanson has served as the Meetings and Contracts Manager at SANS Institute since 2013. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of meetings and contracts. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of providing high-quality training and certification in information security and cybersecurity.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Management
Prior to her current position, Sandy Swanson held various roles in the hospitality industry. She worked as a National Sales Manager at Embassy Suites Loveland from 2008 to 2009. Before that, she spent 20 years at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a Global Account Manager from 1986 to 2006. Additionally, she served as the Director of Global Accounts at Conferencedirect from 2006 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sandy Swanson studied Fashion Design at Nettleton College for one year from 1976 to 1977. She possesses expertise in program site selection, contract negotiation, meeting planning, and on-site logistics, which she has applied throughout her career in both hospitality and her current role in cybersecurity.
Contributions to Information Security
At SANS Institute, Sandy Swanson contributes to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive collection of research documents focused on information security. She is also involved with the Internet Storm Center, which functions as an early warning system for internet security threats.