Therese Löfgren has worked in student affairs at Malmö University for nearly 15 years, with a particular focus on student housing and residence life. She has led the strategic development of student housing services and was instrumental in making Malmö University the first higher education institution in Sweden to adopt a residence life model, inspired by international standards. Her work centers on creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive living environments that promote both academic success and personal development.

Therese currently serves on the Board of EucA and is part of the planning group for EucA’s annual Student Leadership Conference. She has presented twice at EucA’s annual conference, and regularly shares her expertise within Sweden through the national network Studentbostadsföretagen.

Her team has received national recognition for its innovative and student-centered approach, earning the award for “Best University Housing Provider” in Sweden five times. She is passionate about student engagement, international collaboration, and the potential of housing as a platform for community building and leadership development.

Dr. Janelle Rahyns serves as the senior director for global impact at NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. She supports the association's international initiatives such as NASPA's Global Division, the MENASA Advisory Board, the MENASA NASPA Conference, the Global Summit on Student Affairs and Services, the International Symposium, the International Exchange Program, and assists in the support of the Latin America and the Caribbean Advisory Board. Prior to joining NASPA, Janelle served as the Assistant Dean at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, and the Resident Director at the University of California Los Angeles. Her research interests focus on African American college students, comparative study abroad experiences, international student affairs, and race and ethnicity in study abroad. Janelle holds a Ph.D. in Social Science & Comparative Education with a concentration in International & Comparative Education from the University of California Los Angeles, an M.Ed in Student Personnel in Higher Education and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida.