Hometown: Seattle, WA
Education: B.A. in Finnish Language and Political Economy (Minor in Scandanavian Studies)
Work Experience: Development and Communications Intern at World Affairs Council, Administrative and Operations Intern at The Borgen Project, and Volunteer with the National Nordic Museum.
Why I Chose MAGES: I wanted to be surrounded by a cohort of people who were interested in Europe and who I could learn from. Moreover, the career opportunities and MAGES alumni network are unparalleled for finding a profession related to Europe, making it a very niche and exciting program.
Intended Academic Focus: Political economy within the Nordic region with a specific emphasis on Finland