Marissa Swanson

Marissa Swanson, MPH, is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in program operations and clinical research. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Program Operations at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research since March 2022, Marissa has advanced to a leadership role overseeing budgeting, program management, contracting, and grant management. Previous roles include Senior Program Operations Manager at New York University, where responsibilities included leading research on patient satisfaction for a veteran's program, and various positions in database management, public health education, and research assistance. Marissa holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Biology from Arizona State University, complemented by a certificate in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing from New York University.