Richard Schwartz

Richard Schwartz joined Designs for Learning as a consultant in March 2026, bringing a unique blend of marketing expertise and nonprofit leadership to support schools and organizations. He began his career on the East Coast in commercial marketing, working with international branding consultancies before launching his own independent firm, which later became The Launch Crew LLC.

At age 50, Richard made a purposeful shift into the nonprofit sector, focusing on strategy, philanthropy, and organizational growth. At the University of St Thomas, he completed four graduate certificate programs: the Institute for Executive Director Leadership, a year-long cohort program; and certificates in fundraising management, digital marketing, and social media marketing. building on his undergraduate studies in Journalism and Social Psychology from the University of Minnesota.

At Designs for Learning, Richard contributes to state grant writing and strategic initiatives, helping schools strengthen sustainability and expand their impact.