Sandré Swanson (born November 28, 1948) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 16th district from 2006 to 2012. Early life and education Swanson was born in Oakland, California. He earned an associate's degree in psychology from Oakland City College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from San Francisco State University. Career Swanson began his political career in 1971 as a member of the Oakland Anti-Poverty Board. He later worked as the advance team manager for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential campaign. From 1973 to 1998, he served as a district director and a senior policy advisor to then Congressman-Ron Dellums. Swanson later served as chief of staff to Congresswoman Barbara Lee. He endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2008 presidential election. References 1948 births Living people Politicians from Oakland, California African-American state legislators in California Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly San Francisco State University alumni 21st-century American politicians 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American people