Elisa Swanke

Elisa (Guarino) Swanke is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting. Currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Harvard University's Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning / HarvardX since 2018, Elisa manages a significant budget of approximately $20 million, producing insightful reports and forecasts to support departmental decision-making. Prior to this role, Elisa held senior analyst positions at Grand Circle Corporation and Cambridge Associates, where responsibilities included forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting across multiple clients and projects. Elisa also gained valuable experience in strategic financial roles at Credit Suisse and General Electric, and started a career in investment administration at Wellington Management. Elisa completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Northeastern University in 2008.