Astrid Viktorsson

Astrid Viktorsson is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR), with a focus on sustainability and development, at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE). Astrid has gained diverse professional experience in consulting, marketing, and research roles. Most recently, she worked as a Student Consultant at Bellbird, a strategic brand-building firm in Stockholm, where she helped develop communication strategies and brand positioning for some of Sweden’s most prestigious organizations. As a Research Assistant at The Ax:son Johnson Institute for Statecraft and Diplomacy, Astrid contributed to research published by Oxford University Press, focusing on how ownership structures influence news journalism. Additionally, she served as a Digital Marketing Specialist at Just Arrived, a start-up focusing on foreign-born competence to enter the Swedish labor market, where she developed and managed the company’s marketing strategy.