Paige Swanstein
Speaker, Nonprofit Founder, and Advocate for Student Success
Paige Swanstein is a dynamic speaker, nonprofit founder, and leader dedicated to addressing food and housing insecurity in higher education. As the co-founder and Executive Director of the Student Basic Needs Coalition, Paige has transformed personal challenges into a nationwide movement, helping thousands of students access critical resources through innovative, peer-led programs. A Forbes-featured changemaker, Paige speaks on topics including addressing systemic inequities in higher education, empowering student leadership, leveraging data-driven solutions, and building nonprofit organizations with impact. With expertise in advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and inspiring audiences, Paige empowers others to take action and build more equitable systems in education.
Speaking Engagements
Inspiration, Strategy, and Action
Paige Swanstein speaks on topics such as founding and scaling nonprofits, building student leadership pipelines, and addressing systemic barriers in higher education. Drawing from her experience with the Student Basic Needs Coalition, she shares practical insights on peer-led programs, data-driven strategies, and policy advocacy. Paige’s talks inspire audiences to take action and drive meaningful change for students.
Consulting
Guidance, Solutions, and Impact
Paige Swanstein offers consulting services focused on fundraising strategy and nonprofit leadership, helping organizations build sustainable models and maximize their impact. With experience growing the Student Basic Needs Coalition from the ground up and raising over $700,000 in funding, Paige provides practical guidance on grant writing, donor engagement, and scaling programs effectively. She specializes in creating actionable plans tailored to each organization's unique needs, empowering leaders to strengthen their operations, secure resources, and achieve their mission.
Get in Touch
For speaking engagements, consulting, or other inquiries, feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to connect with other entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, or higher education professionals.