Symetra Appoints Public Affairs Lead
Symetra Life Insurance Company, a national provider of employee benefits, annuities and life insurance, today announced the appointment of Sharmila Swenson as assistant vice president, Public Affairs, a new role for the organization.
Symetra Life Insurance Company, a national provider of employee
benefits, annuities and life insurance, today announced the appointment
of Sharmila Swenson as assistant vice president, Public Affairs, a new
role for the organization. Based in Symetra’s Bellevue, Washington
headquarters, she will report to Trinity
Parker, senior vice president, Marketing, Communications and Public
Affairs.
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Symetra appointed Sharmila Swenson as AVP, Public Affairs, a new role for the Bellevue, Washington-based life insurer. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Symetra is a leading life insurer, Puget Sound employer, and committed
community partner. As we embrace a larger role in the issues affecting
our industry and region, we are excited to welcome Sharmila and her
unique combination of skills and experience in public service,
legislative affairs and community relations. Her extensive background in
public affairs, her strong relationships with civic organizations and
leaders across the state of Washington, and her passion for public
policy make her the ideal candidate to help advance Symetra’s civic
commitment and profile,” said Trinity Parker.
Ms. Swenson was most recently manager for Local Government Affairs and
Public Policy at Puget Sound Energy, Washington state’s largest utility,
serving 1.5 million customers. She was previously relationship
development officer for Treehouse, a nonprofit organization addressing
the essential education and enrichment needs of youth in foster care.
She served as deputy chief of staff for then Congressman Jay Inslee,
becoming director of operations in 2012 for Governor-elect Inslee’s
transition team.
Ms. Swenson is a board member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce’s
Eastside Business Coalition and an executive board member of the Civic
Alliance for a Sound Economy on the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. She
also serves on the governance board for Treehouse and the Pierce County
Economic Development board. Ms. Swenson received a bachelor’s degree in
political science from the University of Washington.
Since 2006, Symetra has contributed nearly $12 million to local
communities through programs like Symetra Heroes in the Classroom®,
employee contributions and volunteerism, and corporate giving, including
support for American Red Cross, United Way and Youth Eastside Services.
Recently, the company’s $100,000
donation to the Sophia Way helped the Eastside emergency shelter for
women achieve a milestone of year-round operation for the first time in
2018.
About Symetra
Symetra Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Symetra Financial
Corporation, a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue,
Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits,
annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit
consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and
advisors. For more information, visit www.symetra.com.
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