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The Nordic Scholars Leadership Institute has attracted extraordinary advisors from the U.S. and the Nordics. Their energy, insights and networks continue to help shape our unique program and lay the groundwork for its long-term impacts.
The program reflects consultations with and mentorship by honorary Consuls of Sweden, Finland and Norway, the Swedish Institute, and collaborators at the University of Washington Department of Scandinavian Studies, Malmö University Leadership for Sustainability Program, and the Nordic Innovation House in Palo Alto, California.
Thought Partners and Advisors

Henric Johnson
Embassy of Sweden, Washington D.C.

Anne Lidgard
Vinnova Sweden

Paal Frisvold
Norsk Industri


Ann-Charlotte Gavel Adams University of Washington

Gro Eirin Dyrnes
Innovation Norway, Nordic Innovation House, Palo Alto

Anders Nilsson
Innovation Skane

Amanda Doxtater
University of Washington

Sandor Albrecht
RI, SE Sweden

Mark Moe
GSV Labs
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