The Valtas Group
Liz Swanson is the Senior Associate at The Valtas Group and the Principal at Ardent Consulting, LLC. Liz also served as the Interim Executive Director at various nonprofit organizations such as Jubilee Women's Center, Hepatitis Education Project, Interlake Childcare and Learning Center, PIKE MARKET CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL, Child Care Aware of Washington, Issaquah Schools Foundation, and Eastside Friends of Seniors. Liz's experience includes executive leadership roles, board memberships, and a background in business and marketing.
The Valtas Group
Valtas stands for a shift or pivot forward. Valtas Group helps nonprofit organizations navigate uncertainty in times of leadership change. Our work as Interim Executive Directors supports our clients during periods and gaps in leadership. We lead the search process in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as recruiting and search consultants. Valtas Group recognizes the privilege that the historically white-led sourcing and recruiting industry represents and the inherent systemic bias which prevents people of color and those with other diverse perspectives from participating in an equitable and inclusive process. We strive to deeply understand where each client is on the spectrum of social justice and equity; and adapt our processes to support and advance the client’s goals. Valtas Group has a variety of comprehensive resources to guide your transition needs. We partner with board members and senior nonprofit leaders on a variety of strategic consulting assignments.