The sudden passing of Lia Biondo has left a profound void in the lives of all who knew her—and in the world she worked tirelessly to improve. A native of Shelby Charter Township, Michigan, and proud Spartan alumna of Michigan State University, Lia dedicated her life to public service, animal advocacy, and the advancement of sound agricultural and rural policy. She was a shining light in Washington, D.C., serving Congress as a trusted, nonpartisan analyst on agriculture, natural resources, and rural issues at the Library of Congress.
Lia Biondo, Washington, DC
But Lia was far more than her titles. She was a passionate defender of livestock producers, a tireless voice for animals, and a guiding force within Women in Government Relations—where she inspired a generation of young professionals with her wisdom, wit, and unwavering integrity.
Her laughter filled every room; her adventurous spirit lit every path she walked. Lia’s heart beat fiercely for justice—for those with no voice, for those too often overlooked. She was a colleague, a cousin, a friend, and a wife to Dante Swallow—and above all, a beacon of kindness.
Though gone far too soon, Lia Biondo’s legacy lives on in the causes she championed and the countless lives she touched. The world is dimmer without her.
