Kristen Swingle, MS

Kristen Swingle is President and Chief Operating Officer for Critical Path Institute, an independent, nonprofit established in 2005 as a public-private partnership, in response to the FDA’s Critical Path Initiative. Swingle is responsible for the daily operations of the organization as well as developing and implementing C-Path’s strategy and goals. She manages the organization’s human resources, facilities, information technology and personnel. Swingle brings nearly two decades’ worth of experience in the medical and molecular sciences industry to bear in her role as President and COO. 

Before joining C-Path, Swingle served as Vice President of Operations for CBR, a part of California Cryobank Life Sciences, where she oversaw stem cell manufacturing and quality operations and served as the site head for the Tucson facility which houses a stem cell laboratory, cryobank and call center operations. Additionally, she served as AZBio Board of Directors Chairwoman until 2023. 

Swingle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Science, Medical Sciences from Texas A&M University.