Executive Team
Executive Team
Co-founder & Executive Director
Co-founder & Executive Director
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Ross brings diverse experience working for the Canadian Federal Government at Service Canada and an immense passion for international relations, Indigenous studies, and Arctic security. Pursuing a master's degree in Brussels, Ross has demonstrated his willingness and appetite to learn outside of his national context and expand his understanding of global politics. He is also interested in establishing and building a stronger sense of Canada's relationship with Europe.
Ross brings diverse experience working for the Canadian Federal Government at Service Canada and an immense passion for international relations, Indigenous studies, and Arctic security. Pursuing a master's degree in Brussels, Ross has demonstrated his willingness and appetite to learn outside of his national context and expand his understanding of global politics. He is also interested in establishing and building a stronger sense of Canada's relationship with Europe.
Co-founder & Director of Policy and Publications
Co-founder & Director of Policy and Publications
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel has worked in marketing within the renewable energy industry, served as a constituent liaison for U.S. Congressman Don Bacon, and contributed to policy writing at the Nebraska Department of Education. Samuel has distinguished himself as a dedicated and versatile individual, and is passionate about climate security, transatlantic relations, and international trade.
Samuel has worked in marketing within the renewable energy industry, served as a constituent liaison for U.S. Congressman Don Bacon, and contributed to policy writing at the Nebraska Department of Education. Samuel has distinguished himself as a dedicated and versatile individual, and is passionate about climate security, transatlantic relations, and international trade.
Co-founder & Director of
Communications and Outreach
Oslo, Norway & Hilversum, The Netherlands
Nicolai specializes in global security and strategy, with academic focus areas including NATO, Europe–Japan security & defense relations, and the Indo-Pacific. He has previously worked in communications at an NGO promoting Norway-India bilateral relations. He has extensive international experience, and has lived in five countries—bringing an adaptable, globally informed perspective to the team.
Nicolai specializes in global security and strategy, with academic focus areas including NATO, Europe–Japan security & defense relations, and the Indo-Pacific. He has previously worked in communications at an NGO promoting Norway-India bilateral relations. He has extensive international experience, and has lived in five countries—bringing an adaptable, globally informed perspective to the team.
