Chet Swanson holds a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences from Shimer College.

He is an experienced and independent researcher, with personal experiences in Near-Death Experiences (NDE), Out-of-Body Experiences (OBE), Remote Viewing, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), and unexplained states of consciousness and contact.

His published work focuses on consciousness, NDEs, the Hologram Theory of Consciousness, and alternative states of consciousness. He is also the founder and former president of Promotion Fulfillment Corp.