Lorna Swanson

Lorna Swanson serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University, within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research leverages law reforms, inclusive processes, and emerging technologies to build responsive institutions amid climate, technological, demographic, and power shifts.

Her interdisciplinary work spans:

• Climate adaptation and ecosystem protection
• Technology governance and digital equity
• Disaster management and health frameworks
• Access to justice and essential services

Swanson has advised on designing disaster management authorities, multinational health systems, and transparent lawmaking processes. Her current focus ensures development projects serve public interests through initiatives targeting regulatory compliance, anti-corruption measures, and inclusive policymaking. She collaborates with scholars like Barry Bluestone and Christopher Bosso within Northeastern's policy ecosystem.