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.mossing@nordic-sac.com
President
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.knudsen@nordic-sac.com
Vice President
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.zakarias@nordic-sac.com
Vice President
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

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

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
Lara Holmebakk
Organiser

Mille Pallesen
Organiser
Corporate & Finance

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

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.oldfield@nordic-sac.com
Director
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