The NSAC Team

The NSAC Team consists of four sub-teams, The Presidency, and The Board. Each team has one to two Director(s) and Organisers who oversee a particular area of the organisation’s work.

Typically the Team consists of around 30 ambitious and enthusiastic students who help put together our annual conference, our workshops, our newsletter and everything else the organisation does.

The Team is open to applications in December every year – be sure to sign up to the newsletter to stay informed!

Presidency

The Presidency Team of NSAC is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. Guided by our mission, we focus on fostering internal coherence and team spirit, ensuring that our community thrives from within. Externally, we work to strengthen partnerships, expand our reach, and uphold the values of NSAC.

Nora Mossing Krogsgaard-Jensen

Nora is the President of NSAC. She is currently pursuing a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. Nora deeply cares about helping Nordic students see that studying abroad is both possible and extremely valuable, both for themselves and the world around them. Nora is passionate about helping students figure out if studying abroad is right for them and, if it is, making the process less overwhelming with the help of NSAC’s network of dedicated volunteers who have walked this path themselves.

Camilla Knudsen

Camilla is currently taking a gap year, after finishing gymnasium. Her old gymnasiums Global Citizen Program, helped Camilla understand the possibilities of studying abroad and learning about new cultures. It has made Camilla interested in studying abroad herself, but also in helping others to study abroad.

Laura Zakarias

Laura is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (Honours) in International Relations and Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, where she is an active member of a student-led think tank and the philosophy society. 

Before university, Laura graduated from Sankt Annæ Gymnasium and spent a summer at the University of Oxford studying International Relations. Having faced the challenges of applying to UK universities post-Brexit, she is passionate about helping others navigate the complexities of pursuing higher education abroad.

University & Partner Relations

The Events & University Team is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with top-tier universities for the annual NSAC Conference. Working directly with university representatives from some of the best universities around the world, the team makes sure that participants at the NSAC Conference leave with an unforgettable experience. Also, they organise events throughout the year.

Olivier Chemtob

Director

Olivier is a first-year student in Political Science and Government at the University of Copenhagen. Olivier has a keen interest in traveling and learning new cultures, and he would like to go on exchange as well as pursue his master’s degree abroad.

Louise Rytter

Organiser

Louise is a first-year Computer Science student at the University of Copenhagen with a deep curiosity for seeking global connections and new learning experiences. Passionate about studying abroad and exploring new cultures, Louise hopes to help open doors for others to pursue international opportunities as well.

Peter Basbøll

Organiser

Krista Bak-Jensen

Organiser

Krista is currently taking a gap-year, and apart from working, reading and travelling, she is applying to universities in England for entry. Having experienced how meeting other helpful and enthusiastic students at last year’s conference strengthened her own university application, she is eager to contribute to NSAC’s goal of making information about going abroad more accessible to Nordic students.

Admission & Outreach

The Admissions and Outreach Team handles all stages of the admission journey for the NSAC Conference to make sure that the most ambitious and curious students are invited to participate each year. In this endeavour, the Team also works directly with high schools across the Nordics.

Leonie Österdahl

Director

Leonie is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Theology and Arabic at the University of St Andrews, where she is engaged in research on AI ethics, and intersections of politics, science and religion. Leonie is born and raised in Stockholm, but graduated from the International School of Geneva before starting university.

Amanda Törnqvist

Organiser

Asta Scherzberg

Organiser

My name is Asta Scherzberg, and I joined the NSAC team to get closer to the progress of what it takes to reach the end goal of the NSAC conference, because i love to cooperate with others and to try something new!

Lara Holmebakk

Organiser

Mille Pallesen

Organiser

Mille is 23 years old, and she on her first year of studying a bachelor in European Studies at Trinity College Dublin. Mille is originally from Fanø in Denmark, and is hoping to return to Denmark for job opportunities in the future.

Corporate & Finance

The NSAC Finance & Partnerships Team is responsible for securing funding to support the operations and initiatives of the NSAC organization and conference. The primary focus for 2025 will be to balance the acquisition of both short-term and long-term funding. By incorporating a strategy for long-term funding, the team aims to ensure the organization’s sustainability and the annual success of its conference for years to come.

Mikkel Ramlau-Hansen

Director

Mikkel is currently serving at the Royal Life Guards as part of his military service. Having graduated last summer, Mikkel will begin a bachelor’s degree in Business and International Politics this upcoming summer, with plans to pursue studies abroad at an international university.

Cecillie Frandsen

Director

Cecilie studies Business, Economics, and Social Studies at Trinity College Dublin. Going abroad and choosing a less traditional path can be challenging, but with NSAC’s support she has already learned much. She’s passionate about helping other Nordic students follow the academic path that feels right for them and explore new perspectives – even when it means stepping off the beaten track. As part of NSAC, she hopes to make this experience more accessible for others.

Julia Rutkiewicz

Organiser

My name is Julia and I’m from Poland. I love to travel, meet new people, and explore the world. I moved to Denmark to study. I found what I want to do and I would love to help others to find it too.

Luisa Stappert

Organiser

My name is Luisa, and I am currently in my final year at a gymnasium in Denmark, planning to pursue my studies abroad at an international university. Growing up with both Danish and German cultural backgrounds, I represent the German-Danish minority as a youth ambassador, which has shown me the immense value of engaging in international environments. I was truly inspired by the passion and dedication of the NSAC community, and I am eager to help other Nordic students as well.

Operations

The Operations Team is the backbone of our digital presence, managing and optimizing our website to ensure it remains up-to-date and efficient. The Operations Team is responsible for collecting valuable stories and resources through the Roadmap and website, making study-abroad information more accessible and actionable.

Ruben Nielsen

Ruben has recently discovered his interest in studying abroad, and plans to find his way forward during his gap year in school, whilst helping others discover their path to studying abroad.

Carlo Cairo

Organiser

Carlo is in his second year studying Engineering Physics at Politecnico di Milano, in Italy. He finished high school in Boston in 2023, an experience that gave him a unique perspective on studying in different countries. Having joined the NSAC team this year, Carlo looks forward to helping students explore their opportunities abroad.

Board

The Board of the Nordic Study Abroad Community is appointed at the annual general meeting in November and is responsible for ensuring that the organisation acts in accordance with its bylaws. The Board also gives valuable input on NSAC’s vision and long-term strategy.

Selma Lyhne

Board Chair

Hi, I’m Selma and I’m currently pursuing a BA in Political Science and Constitutional Law at Sciences Po in Reims. The program in Reims has a geographical specialisation in comparative European and North American Studies, and I also have a minor in International Relations. 

Felice Basbøll

Board Secretary

Felice is a history student at Trinity College Dublin. She has been a part of the NSAC team for four years, previously as director of Admissions and Outreach and President of the organisation. She now serves as Chair of the NSAC board to help strengthen the NSAC Network and support the longterm goals of the organisation.

Asmus Høj Nielsen

Treasurer

Inspired by life abroad and a lifelong dream of living the college life, I am now attending the University of Pennsylvania in lovely Philadelphia. Currently, I’m part of the Vagelos Scholars Program in Molecular Life Sciences, planning to major in biochemistry and biophysics – but this might change. Outside of school, I am part of an Entrepreneurship Fraternity and several clubs.

Christian Wessels

Board member

Hey there! My name is Christian, and I did my bachelors at Christ’s College at the University of Cambridge studying Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) and a Masters in Public Administration at the London School of Economics (LSE).

Astrid Gufler

Board member

Christian Føhrby

Board member