Cand. mag. (Political Science, University of Copenhagen, 1975). Assoc. Prof. at Statens Kursus (1971-78). Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley (1985). Board of Directors, NAFSA: Association of International Educators (1988-91 & 2005-2008). Honorary Doctoral Degree L.H.D. from Whittier College (1999). Board, Denmark-America Foundation, (1992-present). Academic Selection Committee, Crown Prince Frederik's Fund, (1993-present). With DIS since 1977.
Cand. scient. pol. (Political Science, U. of Copenhagen, 2001). Fulbright Scholar, New York U. (1999-2000). Director of International Business & Economics, DIS (2001-04). Academic Director, DIS (2004-2008). Visiting Scholar, University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (Spring 2007), Associate Director, DIS (2008-present).
Arkitekt, M. A. A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1997). Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (Columbia University, New York, 1998). Employment at architectural offices in Prague, Copenhagen and Bernard Tschumi Architects New York. Program Director of Architecture and Design since 2008.
Architect, M.A.A. (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, 1976). Own design office since 1996. Adjunct Professor at Denmark's Design School. With DIS since 1995.
Architect, AIA (MArch, University of Maryland, 1996). Employed at Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects 1996-2010. He has been a key player on projects like Hotel Hilton, CPH Airport, DR-byen and Go-Terminal. While working at VLA Kelly has taught studios and lead study tours here at DIS numerous semesters. With DIS since 1994.
M.Arch, B.Arch, minors in studio art and urban studies (Tulane University, 2011). DIS Architecture and Urban Design program, fall 2009-spring 2010. With DIS since 2011.
Masters of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Cincinnati 2011. DIS Architecture and Design Program Summer 2008. With DIS since 2011.
Masters of Interior Design, Pratt Institute. Bachelor of Arts in English and History of Art, Wellesley College. DIS Furniture Design in Scandinavia Program Summer 2009. With DIS since 2012.
MBA (Technology, Market and Organization, Copenhagen Business School, 2005). PhD (Molecular Biology and Immunology, Uni. of Copenhagen, 1999). MSc (Biology, 1995). BSc (Geography, 1993), BSc (Biology, 1990). Senior Advisor, Medicon Valley Academy (1999-2007). Research fellow, Danish Cancer Society and National University Hospital (1995-1999). With DIS since 2007.
Ph.D. (Science Education, U. of Southern Denmark, 2006), Cand.scient. (Geology, U. of Copenhagen, 2000). Explainer / Communicator, Experimentarium (1994-2000). Freelance, museum exhibition development and evaluation (2006-2007). Post. Doc., Science Education, U. of Copenhagen (2007-2010). External lecturer, U. of Copenhagen (2011-2012). With DIS since 2012.
BA (Psychology with minors in Neuroscience and International Studies, Wake Forest University).
BS (Social Policy and Economics with a concentration in energy policy, Northwestern University, 2010). DIS European Culture and History student, Spring 2009.
BA (Global Studies and Sociology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2011). DIS Public Health Program, Fall 2009.
BA (Chemistry, Wesleyan University, 2011). Biomedicine and Biotechnology Program, DIS Fall 2009.
BA (Environmental Studies and Mathematics, University of Vermont, 2011). DIS European Culture and History Program, Fall 2009.
Cand.mag. et art. (Danish, English, History of Art, University of Copenhagen 1983 and 2002). Teacher of Danish to foreigners since 1979. With DIS 1983-1991 and since 2004.
BS in Neuroscience with a concentration in English from St. Lawrence University, 2011. Attended the Psychology & Child Development Program at DIS in Fall 2009.
Cand.mag. (Philosophy, University of Copenhagen , 2004). MA (Philosophy, Stony Brook U., 2002). Editorial staff, P1 Debat, Danmarks Radio (2005). With DIS since 2006.
Cand. mag (Modern Culture, University of Copenhagen, 2011). BA (Aesthetics, specialization in Literature, University of Bergen, 2008). Studied abroad: Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Literature, 2009). Worked with online communication at e-conomic, (2012), PR and planning of literary events at LiteraturHaus (2011). With DIS since 2012.
BA (English and Creative Writing, Oberlin College, 2011). DIS European Culture & History student (Fall 2009). With DIS since 2011.
BA (English & Communication, CBS, 2010). DIS Front Desk receptionist. With DIS since 2010.
MA (Scandinavian Philology, 2005). BA (Lithuanian and Danish Philology, U. of Vilnius, 1996). International student advisor, Copenhagen University (2004-2005 Lithuanian language instructor, Baltisk Oplysnings Forbund (2002-2006). Employment at DFDS Transport A/S (1997-2004). With DIS since 2005.
BA in Peace Studies from Goucher College, 2009. European Culture and History Program, DIS Spring 2008. NDMV AmeriCorps member in Baltimore, Maryland, 2009-2011.
BA (Political Science, Minor in African Studies, Wheaton College (MA), 2011), DIS European Politics & Society Student (Spring 2010)
Cand.merc. (International Business, Copenhagen Business School, 1999). Marketing Research Consultant, Harrigan-Bodick, Inc. New York, 2000- 2001. TNS Gallup A/S Copenhagen, 2002-2006. External Lecturer, Copenhagen Business School, 2003-2005. With DIS since 2006.
BA in Public Policy, Economics, and Human Rights from Southern Methodist University, 2009. European Culture and History Program, DIS Spring 2008. Worked in Washington, DC at the U.S. Department of State, Office of Children’s Issues, 2010-2011.
B.A. (English, Rice University, 1999). Director of Communications, Settlement Facility – Dow Corning Trust, 2000-2004. Marketing Manager, Saxo Bank, Copenhagen, 2005-2008. Marketing and Communications Manager, Excitor A/S, 2008-2009. Internal Communications Partner, A.P. Møller–Maersk, 2009 – present. With DIS since 2010.
BS in Marketing & International Business from the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, 2011. International Business and Economics Program, DIS Fall 2009.
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)& M.A. (Theology) Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA.(1992). Post Doctorate (Clinical Neuropsychology), UCLA/Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles CA. (2000-2002). Licensed Clinical Psychologist (California, USA), Specialist & Supervisor in Neuropsychology (Denmark). With DIS 1999-2000 and since 2003.
Cand. scient. soc. (International Development Studies & Cultural Encounters, Roskilde University Center, 2006). Has previously worked as PR & Marketing Officer and Program Director for European Politics & Migration and Identity at DIS. With DIS since 2007.
BA (Human Development and Family Studies – Early Childhood Development and Education, University of Connecticut, 2006). Child Diversity and Development student (DIS, Spring 2005). DIS Program Assistant (2007-2008). Pædagog in the International and Danish communities in Copenhagen (2008-2010). With DIS since 2007.
BA in English and Language Psychology/Speach Therapy at the University of Copenhagen. Currently working on a BA in Childhood development with interest in Children with special needs at Frøbel/hovedstaden. With DIS since 2006 working as a kollegium contact person and receptionist.
BA (Psychology, Scripps College, 2011). Child Diversity & Development Program, DIS Spring 2010.
Ph.D. (English, Temple University, Philadelphia, 2001), MA (English/Creative Writing, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1996), BA (Jt. Hons English and Drama, University of Hull, UK, 1982). Previously Associate Director, First-Year Writing and Director of Assessment and Planning at Temple University, as well as experience in student affairs and teacher training. Twelve years working in theatre management and sales in London.
B.A. in History & Political Science from the University of Minnesota, 2009. Grades & Reg. Asst. at the Learning Abroad Center, 2007-2009. Admin. Asst. for Off-Campus Studies at Carleton College, 2010-2012. With DIS since 2012.
Librarian (Royal Danish School of Library Science, 1974). Copenhagen public libraries (1974-94). Head Librarian, District Library (1983-94). With DIS since 1994.
Cand. Mag (Cross-cultural Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2011). BA (Science of Religion and Gender Studies, University of Copenhagen, 2009)
Library Assistant with DIS 2007-2011 and 2012.
Cand. mag. (English, Odense U., 2000). Teaching position (English and Danish), Copenhagen (2002-05). Tour Leader, EF Educational Tours, UK (1998-2000). UK Area Manager, EF Educational Tours, Netherlands (2000-01). With DIS since 2005.
B.M. (Music Theory, New England Conservatory, Boston, 1999). Graduate study (Musicology, University of Copenhagen, 2000-2002). Teaching positions, (USA and Denmark since 1997). Manager of Operations, Kuoni Destination Management, 2003-2007. With DIS since 2007.
BA (Government, Colby College).
BA in Anthropology and Scandinavian Studies from the University of Washington, Seattle. European Culture & History, DIS Spring 2009.
BS (International Studies with a concentration in Human Rights and Humanitarianism and minor in Media Studies, Macalester College, 2010). DIS Communications and Mass Media student, Spring 2009.
BA (American Studies; Management and Business, Environmental Studies Double Minor) Skidmore College, 2011. European Culture and History Program, DIS Spring 2010.
Cand. scient. soc. (International Development Studies & Cultural Encounters, Roskilde University Center, 2005). BA (French and English with specialization in Int. Marketing, Copenhagen Business School, 2001). Studied abroad: Université de Montpellier, France (2001); USA (91/92). With DIS since 2004.
Cand. scient. anth. (Social Anthropology, U. of Copenhagen, 2005). Master thesis on the relationship between foreign exchange students and Danish host families. Fulbright exchangee, USA (1991/92) and Youth For Understanding exchangee, Argentina (1995/96). With DIS since 2005.
Cand.soc. (Social Work, University of Aalborg, 2010). B.A. (Gender Studies, Indiana University, 2001). Worked with the Danish Board of Social Services focusing on issues of prostitution and human trafficking in Denmark, 2007-2010. Currently an external consultant for the Danish Center against Human Trafficking. With DIS since 2010.
Cand.mag., Culture, Communication and Globalization, Aalborg University, 2009. BA., International Business Communication, Copenhagen Business School, 2005. Studied abroad: ITAM, Mexico, 2008; USAC, Chile, 2004; AFS Interkultur, Venezuela, 1996-1997. With DIS since 2011.
Manager, London (1997). Århus Business School (2000). Industrial Designer, TEKO Herning (2004). Various positions: Key account manager, advertisement/sales (2006-2009). With DIS since 2009.
Cand. Merc. EMF (Economics and Marketing), Copenhagen Business School, 2002. Various positions as marketing Coordinator, Account and Marketing Manager, Sales Manager in the Media and Publishing Industry. Studied abroad in Michigan, USA, (1992-93). With DIS since 2012.
BA in Strategic Communications & minor in Business Administration, Elon University, 2011. DIS CM student in Spring 2010, With DIS since 2011.
Cand. scient. soc. (International Development Studies & Cultural Encounters, Roskilde University Center, 2005). BA (French and English business languages with specialization in Int'l Marketing, Copenhagen Business School, 2001).
Studied abroad: L'IESEG, France (2000); U. of East London, UK (2003). With DIS since 2002.
Cand.mag. (History and English, University of Copenhagen, 2009) with specialization in national identity. With DIS since 2007.
MA (International Development with specializations in intl. administration and environmental governance, The Joseph Korbel School of International Studies, The University of Denver, Colorado, 2008). BA (Anthropology and International Relations, Webster University, St. Louis, 2005). Worked with young people with psychiatric disorders for two years at an institution in Vestsjælland. With DIS since 2011.
Trilingual Commercial Correspondent in English and French, Copenhagen Business School, 1993. Work experience as Project Administrator from private Danish consultancy firm consulting on Danish Development Support. With DIS since 2006.
BS (Commerce, U. of Virginia, 2004). DIS student (Spring 2003). Teaching position (summer 2004). With DIS since 2004.
Cand. Merc (Human Resource Management, CBS, 2000), BSc in Business, Language and Culture (SPRØK) (English & Spanish, CBS, 1997). Various Human Resource positions in the Telecommunication Industry. With DIS since 2011.
BSc Economy (Odense University 1976) and BCom (Odense University 1978). Financial manager and director, Politikens Forlag A/S (1986 – 2001). Financial director, DIEU A/S (2001 – 2007). With DIS since 2007.
Financial Manager, Polaroid Corporation Denmark (1978-1999). Cost Controller, Danish Chrysanthemum Culture, Kenya (1973-77). Chief Accountant, East Asiatic Company, Denmark and Burundi (1969-73). With DIS since 2000.
Accountant, Scandinavian School of Brussels (1998-2005). Administrator, European Youth Forum 1997-98, Brussels. Worked as accountant in Danish private enterprises (1990-96). With DIS since 2005.
Various accounting positions in Denmark (2001-2007). Self employed (1991-2001). Accounting positions in England (1981-1984). and Denmark (1984-1991). Graduated from Åbenrå Business School and from a private firm (1978-1981). With DIS since 2007.
Various salary accounting positions in different Unions in Denmark (1989-2003). Self employed (2003-2006). Salary accounting in a temporary employment agency as daily duty holder (2006-2008). Stood for payout of pensions in Uni-pension (2009-2010). With DIS since 2010.
BS (Environmental Education and Communications, U. of Minnesota, 1996). DIS student (spring 1996). HR Manager (1992-95). Environmental Investigation Agency, London (1996). With DIS in Minneapolis since 1996.
MS (Marketing, Johns Hopkins U., 1996). BA (Political Science and Psychology, Dickinson College, 1983). Director, Child Development and Diversity Program, DIS (2002-05). Research analyst, US Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, (1995-98). Conference management, marketing, and education projects, (1988-94). With DIS in Copenhagen 1999-2005, in USA since 2005.
BS (Family Social Science, U. of Minnesota, 2001). DIS student (spring 1999). With DIS in Minneapolis since 2000.
BA (Biology, Carleton College, 2001). Study abroad: Sea Education Association (1999), Carleton Marine Biology Seminar in Australia/New Zealand (2000). Teaching Assistant (summer 2001). With DIS in Copenhagen 2001-02 and in Minneapolis since 2002.
BA (Journalism, U. of St. Thomas, 1989). Work at Learning Abroad Center, U. of Minnesota (2002-04). With DIS in Minneapolis since 2004.
BA (German, DePauw University, 2006). International Business & Economics Program Assistant, DIS (2006-07). Study Abroad Advisor, Kansas State University (2007-08). Study Abroad: DIS (2004) & Germany (2005). With DIS in Minneapolis since 2008.
BA (English and Spanish, CSU Stanislaus, 2007). Study Abroad: Universidad Internacional, Cuernavaca, México (Spring 2005), and Universidad del País Vasco (Fall 2005). Lead University Ambassador, CSU Stanislaus (2004-07). Publishing Intern and Office Manager, Planet Magazine (Summer 2007). Financial Aid Outreach Recruiter, Modesto Junior College (2007-08). With DIS since 2008.
BIS (Retail Merchandising, Advertising and English, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities). Communication and Mass Media Program Assistant, DIS (2009-2010). DIS Alumnus Fall 2007 (Communication and Mass Media). With DIS since 2009.
Bachelor of Architecture (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo). DIS Architecture and Design Program, Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. Winner of Design Village's Most Sustainable and Most Transportable awards in 2008. Freelance Sandwich Artist. With DIS since 2009.
Education: BA (History, Political Science 2008) Elon University, MA (Communication Studies 2011) University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Studied at DIS Spring 2007, DIS Institutional Relations Assistant in Copenhagen (2008-2009). With DIS in North American since 2011
3 years of experience from an IT Helpdesk as IT supporter and has been IT administrator at Niels Steensens Gymnasium. With DIS since 2010
BA (Visual Arts and Urban Studies, Fordham University, 2011). DIS Architecture and Design student, Fall 2009. With DIS since 2011.
BS (Mathematics, Southern Methodist University 2011), DIS European Culture and History Program, Fall 2009. With DIS since 2011.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Minnesota 2010. DIS Architecture and Design Program Spring 2009. With DIS since 2012.
BA (History, Bates College, 2010). DIS European and History Program, Spring 2009. With DIS since 2012.
Bachelor of English and Communications, Villanova University (2002). Interned Abroad: Central Holdings, Luxemburg (1999). Studied Abroad: Wollongong University, Australia (2001). Assistant Director with IFSA-Butler, New Zealand (2005-07). Strategic Marketing and Project Management with CIEE, USA (2007-11). With DIS since 2011.
Joint B.A. Politics & Economics, Trinity College, Dublin (2000). Socrates student at Sciences Po., Paris.
News editor, culture journalist, radio/TV journalist and contemporary art critic in Dublin, Ireland (1999-2007). Member of AICA (International Association of Art Critics). Published by Press Association, News International, Politico, New York Arts Magazine, among others. Relocated to Sweden in 2007. With DIS since 2009.
BA (Communication Science, Minor in Professional Writing, Elon University). DIS European Culture & History – France (Spring 2010), With DIS since 2012.
BS (Environmental Science and Resource Management, Lehigh University,1982). MS (Geological Sciences, Lehigh University, 1986). Research Hydrologist, numerous IT-related positions, U.S. Geological Survey (1986-1999). Webmaster, The Copenhagen Post (1999-2000). Webmaster, Danish Shareholders Association (2000). Technical Production & Development Manager, Alt om København/Berlingske Tidende (2001-2007). With DIS since 2007.
Bartender in Dominican Republic (1997). Instructor in MS Office, Web design, 3D modeling (1998-1999). Web developer, Ynnor (1999-2003). Self-employed Web developer, Webbtorpet (2004-2008). With DIS since 2008.
Cand. mag. (Musicology and Computer Science, University of Copenhagen). Various IT positions (development, operations, database administration etc.) since 1987. Web/database developer, The Royal Library (2000-2004). Database Specialist, Copenhagen University Hospital (2004-2009). With DIS since 2009.
M.Sc. (Sustainable Development, University of Exeter, 2010). B.A. (Environmental Studies, University of Exeter, 2009), B.A. (History, Sonoma State University, 1978). Leadership positions in Agenda 21, Nature Conservation and Human Rights Organizations. Member of Copenhagen District Council Committee on Environment and Transportation and Urban Garden Network. With DIS 1985-98 and since 2002.
M. Sc. (Computer Science with minor in Language Psychology, University of Copenhagen, 1992). Work as a System Analyst, Information Modeler, Developer, and Architect for the past 20 years. Director on the Oracle Development Tools User Group since 2003. With DIS since 2009.
BS (Computer Science, University of Parma, 2009). Self-employed Freelance Web Developer & IT Consultant (1998-2010). Web Developer / Database Architect & System Administrator (1998-2006). Web Developer, Shiny Frog (2008-2009). Project Manager & Web Developer, netlogicdc (2010). With DIS since 2012.
BA (Psychology, Smith College, 2011). DIS Positive Psychology Program, Spring 2010.
Facilities Supervisor, Tellabs Denmark (2001-05), Distribution Center Manager, Avery Dennison Scandinavia (1999-2001), Self-employed (1996-99), Plant Manager, c.b. Island Fisheries, Canada (1988-96). With DIS since 2006.
Søren has a career and education in both plumbing, carpenter tasks, painting and electricity work. He had his own firm “Biga Køkken og Bad” from (1980-2008) and worked as aTechnician in “Dansk Supermarked” 2008-2010. With DIS since 2010.
