Dr. Brian Swann serves as the Chairman of the Board at Edified Generation Rwanda, where he plays a pivotal role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction and growth. Based in the United States, he also coordinates the organization’s activities and partnerships across the U.S., helping to strengthen global connections and expand the reach of its mission. With a strong commitment to youth empowerment, education, and community development, Dr. Swann brings a wealth of experience in leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. 

Dr. Brian Swann graduated from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), School of Dentistry. After a 30-year career in public health and private practice, he realized he would make a greater impact by focusing on community dentistry and public health policy. This decision led him to Boston as the first Joseph L. Henry Fellow in Minority Health Policy. By 2008, he had received certificates in Minority Health Policy (Harvard Medical School [HMS]) and Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology (Harvard School of Dental Medicine [HSDM]). Most importantly, the Harvard School of Public Health conferred a Master’s in Public Health

Dr. Swann is the Chief Emeritus of Oral Health for the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) where he practiced clinical dentistry and conducted the Oral Physician Program within the General Practice Residency, a model that integrates and builds capacity between oral health, primary care, behavioral health, nursing, and pharmacy. During his tenure, he implemented a shared appointment model, an innovative approach to providing dental care while increasing access to oral health services. Additionally, he was actively involved in acquiring $4.5 million for a multidisciplinary expansion. Dr. Swann now serves as a consultant and will assist with creating a clinical laboratory to further develop the integrated model.  He recently served as a regional oral health consultant to Job Corps of America.

As an Assistant Professor of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology he serves as a mentor, a member of the Dean’s Search Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.  As a past Instructor in The Practice of Medicine at HMS, he introduced and helped develop Oral Health Day into that curriculum. Dr. Swann was also instrumental in having oral health questions included as part of the medical interview. At HSDM, he serve as the past Interim Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Dr. Swann serves as co-chair for the National Dental Association’s Global Oral Outreach Committee. He is involved with outreach projects and serving vulnerable populations in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Jamaica, Haiti, and throughout East and South Africa. Most recently, he has treated refugee populations in Lebanon and Greece.  He is the founding faculty and director of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Oral Health Outreach program on Martha’s Vineyard Island.

He has been humbled to receive several awards for his ongoing commitment to community service and global outreach. Most notably, in 2005, the UCSF Dental Alumni Association Medal of Honor, in 2008, from the Harvard School of Public Health, the Albert Schweitzer Award, and in 2018, from HMS and HSDM, the Dean’s Community Service Faculty Award.  In 2024 he was inducted into the International College of Dentists; and received the alumni of the year award from his undergraduate alma mater, Pacific University.  He is the father of 6 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.