Steven Schwankert

Steven Schwankert is an award-winning editor and writer with over 20 years of experience in Greater China, specializing in the intersections of culture, technology, and maritime history.

He possesses strong managerial and organizational skills, is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and has an extensive network throughout the region.

In addition to his editorial expertise, Steven is a PADI Course Director and the founder of SinoScuba, Beijing's premier professional scuba diving operator.

He serves as the East and South Asia Chapter Chair and Fellow of The Explorers Club, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Steven excels in editing by enhancing content with grammatical accuracy, punctuation, and coherence to improve overall readability.

His writing capabilities span various formats, from news reporting and feature articles to corporate content and long-form book writing.

He also has a proven track record in managing international teams across different locations and time zones.

Steven Schwankert pursued a Master of Journalism in Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Currently, he holds the position of Executive Editor at True Run Media, overseeing publications such as theBeijinger, beijingkids, and JingKids, having previously served as a Course Director at PADI.