Susan Swenson

Susan Swenson joined Stages Theatre Company in 2014. In her role as Managing Director, she works in partnership with Sandy Boren-Barrett to manage the marketing, development, and administrative functions of the theatre, as well as providing leadership in strategic planning. Susan comes to Stages after a 30 year career in Finance at General Mills, where she held numerous leadership roles across the organization. Outside of work, she has been an active volunteer in the Minneapolis community with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Operation Bootstrap Africa, and Partners in Food Solutions. Susan currently serves on the Board of the Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts. She is a strong supporter of the arts community and is thrilled to combine her business expertise with her love of theatre.