Dr. Chad Swanson is a dedicated community emergency physician and a passionate advocate for transformative health systems. With a Master's in Public Health from the prestigious Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School, he employs systems thinking to address the complexities of global health. His expertise encompasses teaching international health at Brigham Young University and publishing influential research in renowned journals like The Lancet and PLoS Medicine.

As a co-chair of the American Public Health Association’s working group on systems sciences, Dr. Swanson actively promotes innovative approaches to strengthen health systems. He organized a pivotal conference at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center focused on enhancing organizational capacity in low-income countries, demonstrating his commitment to equity and systemic change.

Additionally, Dr. Swanson has led impactful research and advocacy campaigns, utilizing social media to amplify health messages. He is also an author, currently writing a book that intertwines personal narratives with insights on health and medicine. Beyond his professional endeavors, he cherishes family time, enjoying activities such as reading and hiking with his children and grandchildren.