Krista Pittman

Krista Pittman is a senior public affairs professional with more than a decade of experience leading complex, high-visibility campaigns in heavily regulated and high-scrutiny environments. Her unique skill set focuses on building a durable advocacy infrastructure, managing large-scale operations, and coordinating closely with legal, communications, and external-affairs teams to deliver disciplined execution where risk, reputation, and compliance intersect.

At Swing Strategies, Krista leads public relations and political strategy efforts that integrate research, coalition building, communication, and on-the-ground execution.

Prior to joining Swing, Krista led multi-state initiatives across California and the western United States, overseeing large teams and time-sensitive operations that demanded precision, accountability, and close coordination with a wide range of stakeholders.

In senior leadership roles, her responsibilities have included workforce planning, budgeting, vendor and contract management, performance tracking, and coordination across legal, communications, research, and operations teams.

Krista holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside.