Carissa Sweigart

Carissa Sweigart has extensive work experience in various roles at The Boston Beer Company. Carissa began their career at the company in 2005 as an Account Manager and worked their way up to become a National Account Manager, responsible for managing key accounts. In 2018, they transitioned to the role of Senior Trade Marketing Manager - On Premise, where they focused on developing marketing strategies for the company's on-premise businesses. In 2020, Carissa took on a new role as the Leader of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The Boston Beer Company. Carissa was responsible for implementing initiatives and strategies to promote diversity and equality within the organization. Finally, in 2023, Carissa moved to Acushnet Company to serve as the Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Culture, where they continue to make meaningful contributions in promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Carissa Sweigart completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Nichols College between 1998 and 2002. In 2020 and 2021, they pursued further education at Cornell University, specializing in Diversity and Inclusion for HR Certification in the field of Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. Alongside their academic qualifications, Carissa also holds additional certifications, including being a Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue Certified Facilitator from Crucial Learning and a Certified Cicerone from the Cicerone® Certification Program, with the specific years of obtaining the certifications not disclosed.