John Garison

John Garison is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical communication and content strategy, currently serving as a Senior Lead Technical Content Strategist at Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes Company, since November 2011. Garison has played a crucial role in documentation and content development for various companies and projects, including support for clinical trials in the development of the Moderna and J&J Covid-19 vaccines. Additionally, Garison operates as a Principal Consultant at Upper Valley Writing Services and has held notable positions such as Clinical Informatics Program Manager at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Documentation Manager at multiple organizations. As a Fellow of the Society for Technical Communication, Garison has maintained active involvement in the field since the early 1980s and has contributed to education as an adjunct instructor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Garison holds a BA in Philosophy and English from Tulane University and has a diverse international educational background.