Leanne Swanson

Leanne Swanson

Leanne Swanson is an experienced infrastructure safety expert with over 20 years’ experience guiding the protection, reliability, and resilience of the electric distribution and substation infrastructure. As the Director of Safety at Southern California Edison, she leads initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols and standards within the company and throughout the industry.

With a background in electrical engineering, Leanne brings a wealth of technical knowledge, leadership skills, regulatory expertise, and a relentless commitment to promoting a strong safety culture. Her innovative safety management approaches earned her recognition within the industry, and she is often sought for her insights.

Leanne is a passionate advocate for safety, contributing significantly to the development of best practices and guidelines. She collaborates with leading organizations and government agencies to drive improvement in the safety infrastructure.

A frequent speaker at conferences and on podcasts, Leanne shares her expertise and insights on topics such as safety leadership, proactive safety culture implementation, resilience planning for infrastructure systems, and regulatory compliance. Her engaging presentations inspire audiences to place a strong emphasis on safety in infrastructure development and maintenance.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Leanne is actively involved in the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) Safety Subcommittee, Western Energy Institute, and chairs the Women in Science and Engineering Program at California State Polytechnic University. She is committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the industry to drive continuous improvement in infrastructure safety practices.