Past degree(s) received and from where:
MSc in Business and Economics from the University of Uppsala and BA in History from the University of Iceland

Most recent position:
Member of the Icelandic Parliament

Prior experience:
Political Advisor to the Minister of Social Affairs, Policy Analyst at the Confederation of Labor in Iceland

Why I chose Berkeley's MPA program:
It is a well structured program and Berkeley offers abundance of interesting courses.

Random fact about me:
A feminist and democratic socialist

An MPA program or story highlight:
The program has been a tough but great journey. My cohort consists of outstanding individuals from all over the world who will continue to be a part of my life in the future.

How an MPA will benefit me:
The program will broaden my analytical skills and horizon and prepare me for a new carrier.