Meet Our Staff

Cand. scient. pol. (Political Science, U. of Copenhagen, 2001). Fulbright Scholar, New York U. (1999-2000). Director of International Business & Economics, DIS (2001-04). Academic Director, DIS (2004-2008). Visiting Scholar, University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (Spring 2007), Associate Director, DIS (2008-13). Executive Director, DIS (2014-present).

Advanced Management Program, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2004); Master of Arts, St. John’s College (1991); Bachelor of Science, State University of New York (1984). Executive Vice President, Study Abroad, CIEE (2008-2012); Director of Program Development, DIS (2012-2014); Deputy Executive Director, DIS (2014-2020); Director and Special Advisor to the Executive Director, DIS (2020 – present). NAFSA Leadership Team, Public Policy and Practice (2007-2009); Board of Directors, Fund for Education Abroad (2010-2013); Chair, Forum Council, Forum on Education Abroad (2011-2014). With DIS since 2012.

Ph.D. (Modern Thought and Literature, Stanford University, 2002). M.S. and B.S. (Political Science, University of Copenhagen). Exchange student at University of California, Berkeley, 1993-1995. Taught Anthropology, Philosophy, and Rhetoric at Stanford University, 2002-2012. Also taught classes at Hope House, a rehabilitation center in Redwood City, California for female substance abusers and criminals, 2008-2011. With DIS since 2012.

Trilingual Commercial Correspondent in English and French, Copenhagen Business School, 1993. Work experience as Project Administrator from private Danish consultancy firm consulting on Danish Development Support. With DIS since 2006.

M.S. (Neuroscience, Wake Forest University, 2020). Audio Producer, DISCO, 2020. Lead Science Reporter and Audio Producer, Carolina Public Press, 2021. Program Assistant, Custom Programs, 2021-2022. With DIS since 2021.

B.A. (Youth & Community Studies, Minor in Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, 2022). Receptionist, Car Source, every summer 2018-2022. Assistant Diving Coach, Longhorn Aquatics, 2021. With DIS since 2022.

B.A. (Political Science and Global Development Studies, Grinnell College, 2022). DIS Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict Student, Spring 2021. Intern, United States Senate Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, 2021. Intern, United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, 2020. Treasurer, Grinnell College Student Government Association, 2020-2022. Support Assistant, Grinnell College Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 2019-2020. With DIS since 2022.

B. A. (Psychology with minors in Biology as well as Human Sexuality, Indiana University, 2022). Student at DIS in 2021. Working with DIS since 2022.

M.S. (Interior Design, Pratt Institute, 2010), B.A. cum laude (Art History, English, Wellesley College, 2004). External Lecturer, Furniture Design Workshop, DIS, 2013-2016. Business Development Coordinator, Henning Larsen Architects, 2013-2016. Business Development Coordinator, BIG Bjarke Ingels Group, 2016. With DIS since 2012.

Cand.des. (Design for Play, Communication Design, Designskolen Kolding, 2022), B.F.A (Art Direction/Advertising, Pratt Institute, 2019). Program Assistant, Architecture & Design, DIS (2019-2020). UX/UI Designer, DigiHub (2020-2021). Student Intern/Designer, BørneRiget/Mary Elizabeths Hospital (2021). Student Assistant, Academic Administration, DIS (2021-2022). External Lecturer, Graphic Design Foundations, DIS (2022). Academic Coordinator, DIS (2022-Present). With DIS since 2019.

M.A. (Moderne Kultur og Kulturformidling, University of Copenhagen, 1997). Art critic, Dagbladet Information, 1995-1997. Editor, Hvedekorn magazine for art and poetry, 1996-2005. Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, NY, 1999-2001. Lecturer, Dept. of Art and Cultural Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2003-2006. Curator, Sorø Kunstmuseum, 2006-2009, and Nikolaj Kunsthal, 2009-2014. Director, Nikolaj Kunsthal, 2015-2018. With DIS since 2018.

Cand.mag. (History and English, University of Copenhagen, 2009) with specialization in national identity. With DIS since 2007.

M.A. (History, University of Copenhagen, 2017). B.A. (History and elective in Religious Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2011). Vice President, QA-Programme, 2013-2014. General manager, Pausa Lda, 2018-2022. With DIS since 2022.

Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal, 2007). M.S. (Biotechnology, De Monfort University, UK, and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, 1998), Licenciatura (Microbiology, Portuguese Catholic University, Portugal, 1997). Post-Doctorate positions in immunology and neuroimmunology (University of Lund, Sweden and University of Copenhagen, Denmark). With DIS since 2011.

M.S. and B.S. (Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 2011/2007). Academic officer in the Planning Department (Quality and Development, Region Sjælland, 2011-2014). With DIS since 2014.

M.S. (Global Health and Development, University College London, 2017). B.A. (Healthcare and Society, University of Richmond, 2011). DIS Public Health Student, Fall 2013. DIS Science and Health Program Assistant, 2015-2016. With DIS 2015-2016 and since 2018.

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (2005).  Post-doctoral fellow, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. Associate Professor Biomedicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Fulbright scholar (1999-2001).  Research in genetic engineering, regenerative medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Has created, designed, implemented and evaluated courses at university level. Acted as Pedagogical Advisor, Development and Regeneration Doctoral Program, Karolinska Institutet. Has participated in national and international committees to evaluate and promote scientific and academic advancements. With DIS since 2017.

HD (Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, Copenhagen Business School, 2015). A.P. (Economics, Copenhagen Business Academy, 2013). B.M. (Music Theory, New England Conservatory, 1999). Graduate studies in musicology (University of Copenhagen, 2000-2002). Teaching positions (USA & Denmark), since 1997. Manager of Operations, Kuoni Destination Management, 2003-2007. DIS Study Tours Assistant Director, 2007-2016. With DIS since 2007.

B.S. (Biomedical Science, Grand Valley State University, 2012). DIS Medical Practice and Policy Program, Spring 2011. DIS Science and Health Programs Assistant, 2012 – 2014. DIS Study Tours Coordinator, 2012-2016.

B.A. (Political Science, Kenyon College, 2020). Admissions Fellow, Kenyon College Office of Admissions, 2018-2020. Advocacy Intern, Domestic Abuse Project, 2021. With DIS since 2021.

M.A. (Scandinavian Philology, 2005). B.A. (Lithuanian and Danish Philology, University of Vilnius, 1996). International Student Advisor, Copenhagen University (2004-2005). Lithuanian language instructor, Baltisk Oplysnings Forbund (2002-2006). Employment at DFDS Transport A/S (1997-2004). With DIS since 2005.

B.A. (Psychology, Hawaii Pacific University, 2000). M.A. (Medieval Studies, University of Iceland, 2014, ABT). International Coordinator, University of Iceland, Faculty of Law, 2007-2014. International Studentcoordinator, University College Copenhagen, 2015- 2017. Program Coordinator, CGH department, DIS, 2017-2020. Student Administrative Coordinator, Københavns Professionshøjskole, Nursing Program, 2021. With DIS since 2017.

Cand.merc. (International Business, Copenhagen Business School, 1999). Marketing Research Consultant, Harrigan-Bodick, Inc. New York, 2000- 2001. TNS Gallup A/S Copenhagen, 2002-2006. External Lecturer, Copenhagen Business School, 2003-2005. With DIS since 2006.

M.A. (Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Hunan University, 2000). Administrative Coordinator, Copenhagen Business School, 2014-2020. With DIS since 2021.

M.A. (Linguistics, University of Copenhagen, 2006). Teacher of Danish as a second language and course material developer at Studieskolen, Copenhagen. Senior consultant in online and blended learning at University of Copenhagen. With DIS since 2016.

Cand.Mag. (Culture and Communication, University of Southern Denmark 2015). Bsc. (Library and Information science, University of Copenhagen, IVA, 2013). Librarian, event- and project manager at various public libraries 2016-2020. With DIS since 2022.

PhD (Psychology (Clinical), Texas A&M University, 2008). M.S. (Psychology (Clinical), Texas A&M University, 2005). B.A. (Psychology and Sociology, Macalester College, 2003). Visiting Researcher, Eating Disorders Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, 2012-2013. Visiting Scientist, Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED) at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2018-present. Associate Professor (formerly Assistant Professor and formerly Department Chair) of Psychology, Dickinson College, 2008-present. With DIS since 2021.  

B.A. (Psychology, Classical Civilizations, Wheaton College - Massachusetts, 2015). DIS Psychology Program, Spring 2014. With DIS since 2016.

Cand.comm and international development studies, Roskilde University, 2001. B.A. Business Administration, University of San Diego, 1995. Special Consultant, Administrations- og Servicestyrelsen, 2021-2022. Assistant Program Director, DIS, 2017-2020. Communications consultant, Danish Refugee Council, 2011-2017. Communications Consultant, Ballerup Kommune, 2002-2011. Communications Consultant, Sampension, 2001-2002. With DIS 2017-2020 and since 2022.

Cand.mag. (English, Odense University, 2000). Teaching position (English and Danish), Copenhagen, 2002-2005). Tour Leader, EF Educational Tours, UK, 1998-2000. UK Area Manager, EF Educational Tours, Netherlands, 2000-2001. With DIS since 2005.

B.A.ling.merc. (American Studies & English, Copenhagen Business School, 2013). With DIS since 2010.

Business Travel Consultant, Niels Brock, 1995. Worked in various Business Travel agencies and their implants offices, such as American Embassy Copenhagen, Copenhagen Airport and DR. With DIS since 2022.  

MFA (Critical & Pedagogical Studies, Lund University, 2019). B.A. (Studio Art, University of Puget Sound, 2013). CELTA, Teaching ESL (University of Cambridge, 2021). Exchange, European Humanities (DIS, Fall 2011). Exchange, Sustainability & Environmental Action (School for International Training, Spring 2012). Housing & Student Affairs Assistant, DIS, 2015-2016. Program Director & Youth Counselor, YMCA, 2009-2013. Director of Student Recruitment & Internship Program, Wayfinding College, 2016-2017. Various Teaching and Program Management positions (USA, Denmark, and Sweden, 2014-2021). With DIS since 2021.

BSc (Business Administration and Service Management (Tourism & Hospitality), Copenhagen Business School, 2021). Studied abroad at Hawaii Pacific University, USA, Fall 2021. Student Helper, DIS Student Hub, 2021. With DIS since 2021.

Social Science program, Kungsholmens Gymnasium, 2022. Exchange year, Elkmont High School, 2019-2020. Reception manager, Kapellskärs camping och vandrarhem, 2021-2022. Store manager, Teijas Skateshop, 2020. Coach, Stockholms Allmänna Skridskoklubb, 2015-2020. With DIS since 2022.

Cand.Comm. (Performance Design & Business Studies, Roskilde University, 2020.)  Foyer Assistant, DR Koncerthuset, 2014-present. Costumer Service emplyoee, DR Koncerthuset, 2018-2019. Tour Guide, DR Koncerthuset, 2012-2020. Project Assistant, Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen, 2019. Project Manager, Copenhagen Medical, 2020-2021. With DIS since 2022.

Master of Science in Global Studies and International Development Studies, Roskilde Universitet, 2021. Bachelor of Science in International Studies, Roskilde Universitet, 2015. With DIS since 2022.

Cand.scient.soc. (International Development Studies & Cultural Encounters, Roskilde University, 2005). B.A. (French and English with specialization in Int. Marketing, Copenhagen Business School, 2001). Studied abroad: Université de Montpellier, France, 2001; U.S., 1991-1992). With DIS since 2004.

Cand.scient.soc. (International Development Studies & Cultural Encounters, Roskilde University, 2005). B.A. (French and English business languages with specialization in International Marketing, Copenhagen Business School, 2001). Studied abroad: L'IESEG, France, 2000; University of East London, UK, 2003. With DIS since 2002.

Cand. Mag. (English and Political Science, Aarhus University, 2010) Project Coordinator, Global Citizen, 2010-2014. With DIS since 2014.

B.A. (Intercultural/international social work, Copenhagen School of Social Work, 2007). Case manager at Køge and Hvidovre kommune, 2007-2015. With DIS 1991-2000 and since 2015.

Cand.mag, English (American Studies and Post-Colonial Studies), University of Copenhagen, 2005. Administrative Assistant, Vallensbæk Kommune, 2006-2018. Shared Housing Administrative Coordinator, DIS, 2019-2022. With DIS since 2019.  

Diploma in Psychiatry, Proffessionshøjskolen Metropol Copenhagen, 2018. (Child Counseling Education, Proffessionshøjskolen Metropol Copenhagen, 2017. Advanced Cambridge Certificate, LSI Auckland, New Zealand, 2000. School Socialworker, Borgercenter Børn og Unge Valby/Vesterbro Kgs. Enghave, 2011. Caseworker, Borgercenter Børn og Unge Valby/Vesterbro Kgs. Enghave, 2008-2011. With DIS since 2021.

Cand. mag. (English, Copenhagen University, 2015). Assistant Librarian, DIS, 2016-2020. Sub-editor, Strillo, 2021. With DIS since 2021.

Cand.soc. (International Relations and Development, Aalborg University, 2017). B.A. (Philosophy, The Manchester Metropolitan University, 2013). Teacher, Montessori International Preschool, 2015-17. Sustainability Engagement Officer, The Manchester Metropolitan University, 2013-15. Green Living and Learning Community Coordinator at DIS, 2022. With DIS since 2019.  

Cand.Mag. (Advanced Migration Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2018). B.A. (International Relations, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2011). Immigrant Community Outreach Coordinator, Prince William County Public Schools (2012-2014). With DIS since 2019. 

M.Mus. (Voice with Pedagogy, The Royal Danish Academy of Music, 2021). B.A. (Voice, The Royal Danish Academy of Music, 2019). Director's assistant for opera production, Theatre Vanemuine, 2014. Music teacher (substitute), Tartu Catholic Education Center, 2016. Opera singer/Voice actor, freelance, 2017-present. Student Hub/Facilities/Library assistant, DIS, 2017-2021. Choir artist, Danish Radio, 2022-present. COVID-19 Coordinator, DIS, 2022. With DIS since 2017.

Cand.Mag (Learning and Innovative Change, Aalborg University, 2020). Coordinator, LGBT+ Denmark, 2021. Student Counselor, Institute for Culture & Learning at Aalborg University, 2019-2020. Event organizer and substitute teacher, Efterskolen Epos, 2016-2018. With DIS since 2021.

M.A. Art Business, Sotheby's Institute London, 2018. Gallery Assistant, Gallerie Kreo, 2018-2019. Radio Producer, Absalon Folkehuset, 2020-2021. With DIS since 2021.  

Cand. mag (Advanced Migration Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2017). Partner, Bike & Bloom, 2017-2020. With DIS since 2021.

M.A. (Cultural Encounters & English, 2020). B.A. (International Humanities, 2014). Roskilde University Basic Course in Adlerian Psychology, 2018- 2020. Institute of Individual Psychology, Vilnius Teacher Training Course, DNS Denmark, 2006- 2010. Workshops on natural dyeing, freelancing, 2020. Copenhagen Teacher at Bilingual Kindergarten Sunny Grove, 2011- 2014. Vilnius, Lithuania Education project Creative Partnerships, 2012- 2013. Lithuania Organizer of African Days festival, 2012, Lithuania. Team Teacher, Teacher Training College DNS Denmark, 2010- 2011. Internships in India (2009) and Mozambique (2008). With DIS since 2021.

M.A. (Cultural Encounters and International Development Studies, Roskilde University, expected 2022). B.A. (Psychology, Smith College, 2015). DIS Copenhagen Psychology Program, Spring 2014. Operations Coordinator and Events Facilitator, Talent Garden Rainmaking, 2019-2020. With DIS since 2022.

Education in Clerical Trade, specializing in public administration, Niels Brock/The Danish Competition, and Consumer Authority, 2018. Office Secretary Trainee at The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority, divided between the offices of Merger Control, Cartels, European Consumer Centre and The Danish Consumer Ombudsman, 2018. Secretary Substitute at The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority Merger Control, 2018. Study and Department Secretary, Aalborg University, 2018-2021. With DIS since 2021.

B.A. (Social Work, Oxford Brookes University, 2008). Project worker, Oxfordshire Total Communication, NHS Oxford (2009). Aimhigher Coordinator & Admin, St. Gregory the Great (2010). Support-worker, nightshelter Lærkehøj, (2012-2015). Social educator, unaccompanied minions (UMI) at Danish Refugee Council ( 2015-2018. Case manager at Copenhagen & Frederiksberg Kommune. (2019-2021). With DIS since 2021.

MSc Development and International Relations, Aalborg University, 2015. Bachelor of Social Work, Western University, 2009. B.A. Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo, 2007. Case Manager, Roskilde Kommune, 2017 - 2020. Family Counsellor, Stevns Kommune, 2017. Support Person and Representative, Red Cross Asylum, 2015 - 2016. With DIS since 2021.

M.Sc. (Development and International Relations, Aalborg University, 2014). Absalon Crew at Absalon Folkethus, 2015-2016. Substitute at Grace homeless shelter (Blå Kors), 2015-2019. Fundraising Coordinator and Project Manager at GivRum, 2017-2018. With DIS since 2019.

Cand.mag. (International and Global History, Aarhus University, 2015). B.A. (History and Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 2012). General Manager, Mikkeller Brewing ApS, 2017-2019. With DIS since 2020.

Cand. Soc. M.A. (International Relations and Development, Aalborg University 2017). Facilities Assistant Roche Pharmaceuticals 2018-2019. With DIS since 2019.

M.Sc. (Business and Communications, Roskilde University, 2020). International Coordinator, Roskilde University 2018-2020. Head of Communications, Station, 2020-2021. Communication Coordinator, International Diabetes Federation, 2021. With DIS since 2022.

B.A. (Philosophy, Furman University, 2020).  Admissions Assistant, Furman University (2016-2020). Student Coordinator for New Student Orientation, Furman University (2018-2019). Operations Specialist, InvestiNet (2020). Director of Beverage and Training, Methodical Coffee (2020-2022).

B.A. (Theater and Music, Bates College, 2022). Global Ambassador, Bates College Center for Global Education, 2021-2022. Senior Fellow, Tour Guide, and Receptionist, Bates College Office of Admission, 2019-2022. With DIS since 2022.

J.D. (William Mitchell School of Law, 2014). M.A. (Education Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota, 2007). B.S. (Communications and Journalism, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 2002). Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota, 2004-2008. International Health, Safety, and Compliance, University of Minnesota, Coordinator 2008-2011; Director 2011-2015. With DIS since 2015.

M.S.W. (Clinical Social Work, University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University, 2013). M.A. (Holistic Health Studies, St. Catherine University, 2013). B.A. (Spanish with a minor in Art History, St. Catherine University, 2008). With DIS since 2019.

B.S. (Recreation Administration with a minor in Outdoor Recreation Education, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2017). Education Abroad Advisor at the University of South Carolina, 2021. Education Program Coordinator at Red Frog Beach Island Resort, 2017-2021. With DIS since 2021.

LL.M (International Human Rights, Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2013). B.A. (International Human Rights, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 2011). DIS Migration and Identity Program, Fall 2010. Executive/Personal Assistant, Claim Masters Inc., 2013-2018. Marketing Assistant, Claim Masters Inc., 2020-2021. With DIS since 2022.

PhD, Geography (UNC Chapel Hill, 2007). Field Director & Principal Investigator, International Archaeological Research Institute, Inc., Honolulu. Archaeology Field School Instructor, Stockholm University & University of Guam. Cartographer, Yemen Project, Royal Ontario Museum. Academic Director, Associate Academic Dean & Academic Dean for Africa, SIT Study Abroad. Fulbright scholar, Kenya (University of Nairobi - cultural, economic, urban geography). Assistant Professor, Geography, Texas A&M University. Assistant Professor, Champlain College. Director of Experiential Education, NYU Abu Dhabi. Associate Dean for Global Education, Bates College. With DIS since 2018.

B.A. (European Business, Dublin City University, 2007). German Diploma in European Business (ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, 2007). Studied abroad as an exchange student from Germany to Sweden in 1997-1998 with AFS Intercultural Programs and at Universidad de Buenos Aires (Intersectionality), Argentina, 2013. Has previously worked as Program Director for AFS Intercultural Programs in Sweden, 2009-2016. With DIS since 2016.

B.A. (Recreation studies Western Washington University, 1999) Flight Attendant Alaska Airlines and Norwegian, 2000-2011. Education Administrator at Karolinska Institutet, 2011-2016. Student Counsellor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2017-2018. With DIS Stockholm since 2018.

M.A. (Higher Education Leadership, Northeastern Illinois University, 2021). B.A. (Music, North Park University). Study Abroad: Spanish Language & Literature, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, 2016. Community Outreach Specialist, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (2016-2018). College Success Associate, Evanston Scholars (2020-2022). With DIS since 2022.

B.A. (History, Yale University, 2014). MSc in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University, 2021. U.S. Program Associate, U.S.-Spain Fulbright Commission, 2016-2018. Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Madrid, Spain, 2014-2015. Study Abroad Peer Adviser, Yale University, 2012-2014. With DIS since 2019.

Bachelor of Philosophy, Political Science Major, Youth and Children's Culture Minor, Stockholm University, 2015. Master of Human Rights, Uppsala University, 2018. Integration Assistant, Nynäshamns Kommun, 2017-2019. Study Organizer, ASR Sweden, 2018. International Coordinator, ASR Sweden, 2018-2020. Substitute Teacher, Precator Pedagorgana, 2021. With DIS since 2021.

Bachelor of Science, Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, 2014. Master of Arts, Comparative and International Development Education, University of Minnesota, 2017. Academic Advisor, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, 2017-2021. BA 1990: Design your Carlson Course Instructor, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, Fall Semester 2020. Study Abroad Site Coordinator - IBUS3080 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility in Costa Rica, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, Spring 2017. Senior Front Office Manager & Transfer Admissions Support Specialist, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, 2014-2017. With DIS since 2021.

B.A. (Neuroscience, Middlebury College, 2022). DIS Student, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020. Advanced Bionics, LLC 2020-2021. With DIS since 2022.

M.Ed. (Student Affairs & Higher Education Administration, University of Wisconsin ). B.S. (Environmental Studies, University of Minnesota). International Work Exchange Manager, New York. Human Resources Regional Director, Minneapolis. Work Abroad in London and Sydney. Study Abroad in Copenhagen (with DIS) and in Mexico. Serves on the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Board of Trustees 2019 – Present). With DIS North American Office in various roles: Director of North American Operations, 2000 – Present; Founder and Executive Director of DIS Alumni Community Foundation (2021 – Present). With DIS since 1996.

B.A. (Biology, Carleton College, 2001). Study abroad: Sea Education Association, 1999; Carleton Marine Biology Seminar in Australia/New Zealand, 2000. Teaching Assistant, summer 2001. With DIS in Copenhagen 2001-2002 and in Minneapolis since 2002.

B.A. (Strategic Communication, minor in Professional Sales, Elon University, 2015). DIS Cross-Cultural Communication Program, Spring 2014. DIS Marketing Assistant, 2015-2016. DIS Stockholm Marketing Correspondent & Video Producer, 2016. With NAO since 2017.

B.A. (American Studies, Dickinson College, 2014). DIS Sociology Program, Spring 2013. DIS Housing and Student Affairs Assistant in Copenhagen, 2014-2015. DIS Housing and Student Affairs Coordinator in Copenhagen, 2015-2016. With DIS at the North American Office since 2016.

M.A. (International Education Management, Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey, 2017). B.A. (Hispanic Studies, University of Minnesota – Duluth, 2013), B.B.A. (Organizational Management, University of Minnesota – Duluth, 2013). Semester abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand, 2010. Peace Corps Senegal, 2015. Program Manager, EUSA Academic Internship Experts, 2017. Site Specialist, CEA Study Abroad, 2018-2020. Senior Enrollment Operations Specialist, CEA Study Abroad, 2021-2022. With DIS since 2022.

B.S. (Biology, University of Minnesota, 2019). B.A. (Spanish Studies, University of Minnesota, 2019). Study Abroad: Study and Intern in Toledo, Spain, 2018; Ihsan Academy in Istanbul, 2019. Pharmacy technician at Cub Pharmacy, 2020-2022. With DIS since 2022.  

M.Ed. (Student Affairs & Higher Education Administration, University of Wisconsin ). B.S. (Environmental Studies, University of Minnesota). International Work Exchange Manager, New York. Human Resources Regional Director, Minneapolis. Work Abroad in London and Sydney. Study Abroad in Copenhagen (with DIS) and in Mexico. Serves on the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Board of Trustees 2019 – Present). With DIS North American Office in various roles: Director of North American Operations, 2000 – Present; Founder and Executive Director of DIS Alumni Community Foundation (2021 – Present). With DIS since 1996.

Cand.Soc (Social Work, Aalborg University, 2010).  Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies, Indiana University, 2002). Exchange student: University of Adelaide, Australia (2001). External Consultant, Danish Center against Human Trafficking, 2010-2012. External Faculty in Gender Studies, DIS, 2010-2013. Housing Team Coordinator, DIS, 2011-2019. Associate Director of Housing, DIS, 2020. With DIS since 2010.

B.F.A (Interior Design, Park University 2017), A.A.S. (Interior Design, Johnson County Community College 2015). Danish Greenspace and Urban Design Studio, DIS Summer 2016. Commercial Interior Designer, BNB Design 2015-2019. Zero Waste Associate, Johnson County Community College 2019-2021. With DIS since 2022.

M.Ed. (Student Affairs & Higher Education Administration, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse). B.S. (Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, 2001). DIS student, spring 1999. With DIS since 2000.

M.I.I.M (International and Intercultural Management, School for International Training, 1998).  B.A. (German, Central College, IA, 1992).  Studied abroad in Vienna, Austria and worked in Niigata, Japan, JET Program (1992-1994).  Quality Systems Coordinator, 2014-2017; Director of Study Abroad, Augsburg College, 2004-2006; Regional College Relations Manager, IES, 1998-2004; Assistant Director of Study Abroad, Virginia Tech, 1996-1998. With DIS since 2019.

B.A. (Theatre Studies, minors in Middle-Eastern Studies and Educational Studies, St. Olaf College 2016). Off -campus study: Urban and Multicultural Education in Hawaii, St. Olaf’s Semester in the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco).  College Access Coach, College Possible, Minneapolis 2016-2017. Admission Counselor, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2017-2018.  Admission Counselor, The University of Minnesota, 2018-2019. With DIS since 2019.

B.A. (Public Health Studies with a minor in Human Service Studies, Elon University, 2018). DIS Public Health Program, Spring 2017. Science and Health Program Assistant, 2018-2019. With DIS since 2018.

B.A. (Sociology, Dickinson College, 2019). Study abroad: DIS Prostitution and the Sex Trade Program, Fall 2017; Dickinson in Cameroon Program, Spring 2018. Senior Analyst, Enterprise Knowledge LLC., 2019-2021. With DIS since 2021.

M.S. (Marketing, Johns Hopkins University, 1996). B.A. (Political Science and Psychology, Dickinson College, 1983). Director, Child Development and Diversity Program at DIS, 2002-2005. Research analyst, U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-1998. Conference management, marketing, and education projects, 1988-1994. With DIS in Copenhagen 1999-2005 and in the U.S. since 2006.

B.A. (Psychology, with minors in Neuroscience and International Studies, Wake Forest University). With DIS since 2008.

B.A. (Strategic Communication with a minor in Urban Studies, University of Minnesota, 2018). Intern with Metropolitan Council (2015) and GSR Architecture (2017). DIS Strategic Communication Program, Fall 2017. Admissions Advisor at DIS, 2018-2021. With DIS since 2018.

B.A. (Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 2018). International Program Assistant, Wake Forest & DIS, 2018-2019. Admissions Advisor, DIS, 2019-2021. Strategy & Design Coordinator, Jun Group, 2021.

B.A. (Psychology, Writing Colleague Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 2012). Studied abroad at DIS Copenhagen, Spring and Summer 2011. With DIS since 2013.

B.A. (Sociology and Communications & Media Studies, Tufts University, 2015). Studied abroad at DIS, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Graphic Design & Media Assistant, DIS, 2015-2016. Communications & Design Assistant, National Academy of Design, 2016-2017. Graphic Designer, DIS 2017-2019. Creative Design Manager, DIS, 2019-present.

M.A. (Technical and Professional Communication, Auburn University, 2019). B.A. (International Studies and Spanish, Colorado State University, 2011). Studied abroad at Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile, 2009. Study Abroad Coordinator, Auburn University, 2011-2019. With DIS since 2019.

M.A. (English and Communications, Stockholm University, 2008). Studied abroad at Roskilde University, Denmark, 2007-2008. Copy Writer (QVARTZ, 2010-2019). With DIS since 2019.

M.A. (Transmedia Communication, Film and Media Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2016). Studied abroad at University of Liverpool, England, UK, 2014. Marketing & Promotion Coordinator, Scanbox Entertainment, 2012-2016. Team Lead & Marketing Manager, Visual Meta GmbH, 2016-2018. With DIS since 2018.

B.A. (International Relations and Anthropology, Tufts University, 2018). DIS Cultural Diversity and Integration Program, Spring 2017. Video Production and Social Media Assistant at DIS, 2018-2019. With DIS since 2018.

B.A. (American Studies and Gender and Sexuality Studies, St. Olaf College, 2022). Executive Editor, The Olaf Messenger, 2020-2022. Communications Fellow, St. Olaf College, 2021-2022. With DIS since 2022.

B.A. (Studio Art, Whitman College, 2019). Communications Specialist, Able Works, 2020-2021. With DIS since 2022.

Cand.merc.int., M.S. (Leadership and Management Studies, Copenhagen Business School, 2010). B.S. (Commerce, McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia, 2004). DIS student, International Business and Economics Program, Spring 2003. Program Assistant, International Business & Economics, DIS, 2004-2005. Information Systems & Projects Assistant, DIS, 2005-2010. Executive Analyst, DIS, 2010-2014. Director, HR & New Business Development, DIS, 2014-2016. Director, Strategic Planning & Projects, DIS, 2016-2020.

M.A. (Modern Culture & Communication, University of Copenhagen). B.A. (Art History and Pedagogy/Educational Studies, University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University). Visiting scholar at the University of Leeds and Brown University. Member of the Denmark Committee at Brown, and DIS representative at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and Brown. Worked for EC Safer Internet Programme, recipient of an EU Lifelong Learning Programme grant for a project on cross-cultural learning. With DIS since 2014.

M.A. (English and Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 2007). Studied abroad at Leeds University in England, 2002, and San Francisco State University in the U.S., 2005. Has worked at DIS in various positions as Homestay Coordinator, Student Affairs Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, and Cultural Immersion Coordinator, 2003-2012. Project Manager, New Business Development, DIS, 2014-2016. Project Manager, Project Department, DIS, 2016-present.

M.S. (International Business and Development Studies from Copenhagen Business School). Has been part of a think tank advising the Ministry of Employment, and worked for various interest groups in Denmark and the EU. Part of the strategy group of a major Danish shipping company and now works as an independent consultant, specialised in corporate responsibility and sustainability. Previously taught courses on global business strategy, business ethics and intercultural communication at DIS. Project Manager, New Business Development, DIS, 2014-2016. Project Manager, Project Department, DIS, 2016-present.

M.Ed. (Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment, University of Illinois - Chicago, 2018). B.A. (History & Political Science from the University of Minnesota, 2009). Grades & Reg. Asst. at the Learning Abroad Center, 2007-2009. Admin. Asst. for Off-Campus Studies at Carleton College, 2010-2012. DIS Academic Administrator, 2012-2016. Project Manager, Project Department, DIS, 2016-present. Data Protection Officer, 2018-present.

Cand.Soc. (International Development Studies, Roskilde University, 2013). Project Manager, Birketoften, 2013-2014. Project Employee, Danish Refugee Council, 2015. Housing Logistical Coordinator, DIS Study Abroad, 2015-2016. HR Partner, DIS, 2017-2020. Consultant, Københavns Kommune, 2021. With DIS since 2015.

Cand.jur, University of Copenhagen, 2010. Senior Consultant, Djøf, 2012-2021. With DIS since 2021.

Cand.Mag. (International Business Communication, Syddansk University, 2017). B.A. (European Ethnology, University of Copenhagen, 2013). B.A. (Art History, University of Copenhagen). With DIS since 2010.

Cand. polit (Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1996). Diploma in Finance HD (R), 2004. Controller, YouSee, 1996-1998. Head of Finance Nordic & Baltics, Thompson Reuters, 1999-2006. Director, Business Planning & Analysis, Saxo Bank, 2007-2009. CFO, Danish Design Centre, 2009-2014. With DIS since 2014.

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Copenhagen Business School, 2002). Accounting consultant, Visma, 1997-1999. Accountant, Benjamin Media, 1999-2001. Co-founder, AccountHouse, 2001-2004. Financial controller, Benjamin Media, 2004-2006. Self-employed Financial consultant, 2006-2009. Accountant/Financial controller, Danish Design Centre, 2009-2014. Head of Finance and Human Resources, Danish Design Centre/Design Society, 2014-2016. With DIS since October 2016.

Diploma in Finance HD(R) (2015). Head of Finance JAKA Metal A/S, 1999-2004. Accountant COMX Networks A/S, 2004-2007. Financial Controller sbs rådgivning, 2007-2014. Controller KFI Erhvervsdrivende Fond, 2015-2017. With DIS since 2017.

Diploma in Finance HD(R) (1986). Assistant Auditor Geer & Lyngvig A/S, 1981-1986. Head of Finance, Cretex A/S, 1986-2001. Head of Finance, Scanigros A/S, 2001-2004. Chief Financial Controller, Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark A/S, 2004-2015. With DIS since 2015.

PA, Accountant, Sirius Company, 2009-2016. Accountant, Selecta A/S, 2016-2018. With DIS since 2018.  

Accountant, 2001-2008 FLSmidth, 2008-2016 Billetkontoret, 2017-2019 Parknet FMBA. With DIS since 2019.  

Controlling Assistant, DIS, 2005-2017. With DIS since 2021.

M.Sc. (Software Development, IT University of Copenhagen, 2005). B.Sc. (Computer Science and Information Psychology, University of Copenhagen, 2003). FileMaker certified developer. Vice chairman of the Local Council for Amager (Amager Vest Lokaludvalg). Previously independent consultant/developer at ZorDesign and CTO at CODEO. With DIS since 2015.

M.Sc. (Systems Development, Åbo Akademi University, 1989). Certificate in Applied Sciences (Multi-media, Harvard Extension School, 1995). Certified IT project manager and FileMaker developer. Independent consultant and systems developer at CODEO. With DIS since 2015.

M.Sc (Cand.IT from a liaison between IT University Copenhagen and Roskilde University in Interdisciplinary IT Development, 2006). B.Sc. (Philosophy and Computer Science from Roskilde University 2001). Have worked in Academia 2000-2008 (as PC IT supporter, and as Consultant for e-learning and for IT collaboration), as well as 10 years of web development. With DIS since 2018.

M.Sc. (Software Development and Technology, IT University of Copenhagen, 2010). B.Sc. (Hons) (Business and Information Technology, London South Bank University, 2005). Associate at Saxo Bank, 2006-2008. Software Developer at Conwx, 2010-2011. IT Engineer at MAN Diesel & Turbo, 2011-2016. With DIS since 2016.

Data Technician, Technical Education Copenhagen, 2011. Data Technician at E. Pihl & Son, 2007-2011. System administrator at Edora A/S, 2011-2015. IT Administrator at Dyrenes Beskyttese, 2016-2020. IT Security Consultant at Solvo IT, working for Danmarks National Bank, 2020-2021. With DIS since 2021.

Bachelor in Web Development at Københavns Erhvervsadademi, Master in Sofwate Engineering at ITU. Postnord, Software Developmnent Engineer, 2018-2021. GCEX, Senior Software Development Engineer 2021-2022. With DIS since 2022.

2 years of Interaction design, Aarhus University. IT technician with 14 years experience. With DIS since 2022.

Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Technologies, Marymount University, 2000). IT Support Manager, Falu kommun, 2016-2021. With DIS since 2022.

Data Technician, TEC, 2011. IT-Administrator KVUC, 2012-2022. With DIS since 2022.

Datamatiker, IT Supporter. IT Supporter, Rigspolitiet, 2021. With DIS since 2022.

IT Network and Electronics Technology, KEA, 2021. With DIS since 2021.

Informatik-assistent, Næstved Handelsskole, 1997. Worked in IT since 1997. With DIS since 2022.

Educated Pipe Smith 1986. Worked with Facilities Management since. Head of Facilities in biotech company, 1999-2019. Educated Project Manager, 2009. Certified Facility Management (Danish Technological Institute), 2015. With DIS since 2019.

B.A. American Studies, Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2006. Daily Manager, Byggegruppen Entreprise 2013-2016, Project Manager Sandgrav Solutions 2016-18, Administrative Coordinator, Loop UX 2018-2020. Educated Project Manager, 2021. With DIS since 2021.

Educated Bike Mechanic, 15 years of experience in operation and maintenance of various buildings. With DIS Since 2020.  

Educated Jointer in 2011, and Cabinet Maker in 2013. Worked with kitchen manufacturing with Nicolaj Bo between 2014-2021. With DIS since 2021.  

Facilities Technician degree from 2020. Worked for Ulykkes Patient Foreningen from 2016-2021. With DIS since 2021.  

Electrician, completed education in 1990. Electrician, 1990-1997. Self-employed bike shop owner, 1997-2020. With DIS since 2021.

B.A. (Education Studies & Cultural Studies, Roskilde University, 2021). With DIS since 2021.