Elena is a PhD Researcher at the School of Law, University College Cork, Ireland. Her research focuses on Arctic governance, indigenous rights, and the role of indigenous peoples in the Arctic. She is enthusiastic about sharing the knowledge and experience she gained through her PhD research on indigenous rights in the Arctic. In her role as an Advisory Member of the Board of Directors, she aims to raise awareness and advocate for issues that she is passionate about, such as indigenous rights and environmental policies in the region. With her academic background, she wants to influence policy-makers by providing research-based insights and recommendations regarding Arctic youth policy and legislation.

Pernille is the founder of Kisserup International Trade Roots Canada Inc., Kisserup Europe and Kisserup Arctic. She provides advisory services, project management, trade training and consulting services to International Financial Institutions, public and private sector organizations worldwide. She has worked on projects in over 90 countries, on 6 continents and in 25 sectors. She is frequently retained as a keynote speaker on international trade, investment and entrepreneurship by both private and public sector and she is an internationally recognised Subject Matter Expert on SME development and UN SDGs. Pernille is a Certified International Trade Professional, by the Forum for International Trade Training in Ottawa, Canada, holds a Certificate in Leadership and Innovation from INSEAD, France, she is a Certified facilitator in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method, holds a Certificate in Project Management from Saint Mary’s University, Nova Scotia, Canada and Master of Business from the Copenhagen School of Business.