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Meet The 2025 Nordic Scholars

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS
For A Brighter Tomorrow

We were thrilled to receive 89 applications for our program this year—and after a highly competitive selection process, just 8 exceptional young scholars ages 20 to 25 were chosen, reflecting an acceptance rate of under 9%. Through our rigorous vetting process, they demonstrated their passion for leadership, showcased their academic, volunteer, and professional achievements, and impressed us with poise, clarity, and a strong leadership presence in personal interviews. Their outstanding references confirmed that they are all rising change makers.​

Our 8 scholars bring a range of academic backgrounds—from engineering to public policy—and are united by a shared ambition to lead in sustainability, innovation, and global impact. Some are already embarking on graduate studies in the UK and EU, while others are beginning their professional journeys. Together, they will take part in an uncommonly deep exploration of Nordic leadership principles for innovation and sustainability—through immersive workshops, site visits, and conversations with high-level leaders across industry, government, and academia.

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The 2025 Scholars

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ALISHA BOSE

BS in Human Centered Design & Engineering, Minor in Disability Studies, University of Washington

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MAËLINE GUILLERM

BA in Political Science and International Studies, Minor in Environmental Studies, University of Washington

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ADITYA GUNAWAN

BS in Psychology, University of Washington.

1st year MSc in Psychology, Learning Sciences, and Human Development, LMU Munich, Germany

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AFIFAH KASHIF

BS in Computer Science, Minor in Law, Societies, and Justice, University of Washington. 1st year MPhil Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence, University of Cambridge, U.K

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CARMEN SIDLER-DEVER

BA International Studies, Political Science, and Communication, Minor in European Studies, University of Washington

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RHIANNON HAYES-MCQUEEN

BS in Human Centered Design and Engineering, Minor in American Sign Language, University of Washington

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CAROLINE HEDLUND

BA in Community, Environment, and Planning, Minor in Business Administration, University of Washington

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LIAM GIESE

BA in Environmental Studies, Minor in Ecological Restoration,

University of Washington

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