Jeremy Swanson is a conservation and international development expert with over two decades of experience in East Africa, where he has led efforts to advance community-based conservation, combat poaching, and support environmental governance. A former Fulbright scholar, Jeremy earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in environmental policy from Cornell University.
He has lived and worked extensively in Tanzania, including his tenure as Senior Technical Advisor for Environment and Natural Resources Management at USAID/Tanzania. Swanson is a trusted voice on conservation strategy and has contributed insights to global forums and media on the intersection of biodiversity protection and local development. His work emphasizes local leadership, data-driven approaches, and inclusive solutions that benefit both people and wildlife.