Welcome To Swan Research, Inc.

Swan Research, Inc. is a small woman-owned business located in the state of Maryland, with easy access to Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Mission

Our mission is to design and conduct research in applied behavioral and social sciences, tailored to individual client’s needs. We have extensive experience in designing and managing small and large-scale research programs and in providing consultant services to public and private sector organizations.

Philosophy

We believe that the most effective approach is to engage in a collaborative relationship with our clients. Therefore, a critical component of our research endeavors is the involvement of senior officials and relevant personnel within the client organization. In our experience, we have found that involvement of the client significantly increases the likelihood of a successful project outcome. We take pride in our capability to work as a team, tailoring project staff to each client’s needs and specific requirements.

Leadership

SWAN’s president and principal scientist, Ms. Joanne Marshall-Mies, is an industrial/organizational psychologist with over 25 years experience in conducting research in applied behavioral and social sciences. Much of her work has involved the application of psychological principles to research relevant to organizations and the world of work. In addition to her strong technical skills, Ms. Marshall- Mies has demonstrated effective program management, project direction, and staff supervision skills in numerous research settings. This includes 19 years as President and Director of Research at SWAN and prior experience as Program Manager for a major corporation and as Senior Scientist/Project Director for several large behavioral science research organizations.