Background
Swanson, David Elmer was born on June 26, 1940.
Swanson, David Elmer was born on June 26, 1940.
Student, Bethel College, 1961. Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Colorado, 1968.
Assistant editor The Typographical Journal, 1968-1971. Head section communications Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1971-1985, editor Mayovox, 1971-1977, director News Media Relations, 1977-1981, editor The Mayo Alumnus, 1978-1982, member Mayo Medical Ventures, 1985—2001, founding managing editor Mayo Clinic Health Letter, 1983-1988, 90-93, senior editor, 1988-1993. Editorial director Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 1990-1996.
Editor-at-large Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1993-2001. Editor Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby's First Year, since 1994. Speaker, panelist in field.
Participant in numerous continuing education/professional conferences and workshops.
President United Way Olmsted County, 1987, Rochester Covenant Church, chair congregation, 1999. Board directors American Cancer Society, Olmsted County chapter Youth Employment Project, Rochester. President board directors Samaritan Bethany Foundation, Rochester, 2005-2006.
United States Army Medical Service Corps, 1962-1964. Member National Association Science Writers, American Medical Writers Association, Society Professional Journalists, International Association Business Communicators (accredited, Gold Quill award Mayovox Readership Survey, District Four Award of Excellence, the Mayo Alumnus, Northstar chapter), Rotary (Rochester), Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Toastmaster International.
Married; three children.
