Ken Schwanke serves as PAA’s Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement, joining the Association in July 2026. He brings more than 20 years of expertise in communications and marketing, strategic planning, brand development, and reputation management, with a career spanning the post-secondary, municipal government, and financial services sectors.

Ken has led complex initiatives that bring together research, planning, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. He takes a purposeful, thoughtful approach to his work, building effective systems, strengthening what’s already working, and identifying opportunities to create meaningful, lasting impact for the organizations and communities he serves.