Shauna Swerland

Shauna Swerland is the founder and CEO of Fuel Talent, a leading recruiting firm she launched in 2013 after two decades in the industry across San Francisco and New York. With 28 years of experience, she’s driven by a passion for connecting top companies with top talent. 

A former Division I Pac-10 tennis player at the University of Washington, Shauna has grown Fuel Talent into an award-winning firm recognized for its focus on diversity, philanthropy, and standout workplace culture. In 2019, she launched the What Fuels You podcast, where she’s interviewed more than 250 CEOs and leaders about the paths that shaped them. 

Shauna’s Fuel: She’s a member of EO and YPO, advises the UW Women in Entrepreneurial Leadership program, and invests in women-owned businesses. Outside of work, Shauna enjoys pickleball, travel, cooking, and time with her husband, three kids, and their dog, Marley.