Team

The SACC DC team is a dynamic group consisting of Business Associates, Trainees, and our Executive Director – all here to serve our member companies and execute the mission of our organization. Our talented Business Associates and Business & Marketing Associates are available for an internship at our member companies under the J-1 Visa program – please reach out to our Executive Director if you would like to learn more!

Maja joined SACC-DC in August 2024 as the Business and Marketing Associate and is currently serving as the interim Head of the Chamber’s office during the summer. 

In this role, she oversees daily operations, supports key events and collaborates with SACC-USA and the board to ensure a smooth transition during a period of change.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a major in European Studies from the University of Gothenburg and has studied abroad in South Africa and Morocco.

Maja recently completed the second phase of the Lars Bjerde stipend program, having spent six months at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP with the Governmental Affairs team. Passionate about international affairs and transatlantic relations, she viewed this as a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience during a historic U.S. election year and is now enthusiastic about supporting the Chamber throughout this transition period.

Karin joined the team in January 2025 as the new Business Associate. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Economics from Uppsala University. Prioir to coming to D.C, she spent one semester abroad in Brisbane, Australia studying International relations and Economics at University of Queensland. She visited Washington D.C last summer and fell in love with the city and all it has to offer. With her experience in both Economics and International Relations, she felt like it was the perfect place to step into the next phase of her career here. 

She is now beginning her next phase of the Lars Bjerde Memorial Fund with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where she will focus on finance and budget planning, while continuing her role providing office and financial support at the Chamber.

Fun fact: She hypes herself up by listening to 'All I Do Is Win' on her way to work! (She's done it everyday for years).