Swati Chandra

Background

About Swati Chandra

I am a mission-driven leader with deep experience working at the intersection of government, business, and community. With a strong background in public sector strategy and multi-agency collaboration, I design and implement initiatives that address some of the most pressing challenges facing local and state governments, particularly in food security, workforce development, and economic resilience. Currently, I serve as a Senior Consultant supporting California’s state-funded initiatives, collaborating with cross-sector partners to design, implement, and evaluate programs that expand workforce opportunities for justice-involved individuals. My work focuses on building data-informed systems that advance economic mobility and community well-being. Across all my roles, I am passionate about driving systemic change, forging public-private partnerships, and translating policy into practice that drive results and strengthens communities. Career Highlights- Launched the Los Angeles County Food Equity Roundtable, a 200+ member cross-sector coalition addressing structural gaps in the regional food system. Collaborated with County departments, federal agencies, and nonprofit and private partners to align regional food policy and investment- Designed and implemented Great Plates Delivered, LA County’s award-winning COVID-19 emergency meal program, in under six weeks, delivering over 4 million meals to older adults through partnerships with 80+ local restaurants, supporting both vulnerable residents and small businesses- Lead consultant on statewide workforce initiatives focused on creating equitable employment pathways for justice-involved individuals, aligning policy, program design, and evaluation for measurable impact- Served as a trusted advisor to local and federal government partners, aligning strategy with policy and operational goals to strengthen program effectiveness and accountability- Invited speaker at the White House Conference on Hunger, moderated by Senator Bill Frist, in recognition of leadership in food and nutrition security. Expertise: Strategic Planning | Operations and Budget Management | Innovations and Data Analytics | Multi-Agency Public Program Development | Policy Implementation | Public-Private Partnerships | Food and Nutrition Security | Crisis Response | Stakeholder Engagement |