Jacob Swanson

Program Coordinator

Jacob Swanson runs the Journey North community science program, in addition to working on other communications projects for the Monarch Joint Venture, including the MJV blog. Jacob began with Journey North in 2024 when the program was housed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, continuing with the program as it moved to MJV in 2025. As Journey North program coordinator, he is responsible for producing Journey North’s email newsletters and social media content, coordinating projects like the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz, and helping participants with their questions about the program. Jacob grew up in northeastern Wisconsin before attending UW-Madison to study journalism and communication arts. Before coming to Journey North, he worked for various news outlets, including magazines, newspapers, and radio stations. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors, including hiking and wildlife photography.

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