James Arvidson

James Arvidson currently serves as the Careers and Professional Development Coordinator at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, since October 2022. As CEO of Astriid since July 2023, James oversees operations and community engagement for a charity focused on supporting individuals with long-term health conditions in their career pursuits. Previously, James held various roles at Iowa Workforce Development, University of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and PATH Crisis Center, gaining extensive experience in workforce development, employer relations, and crisis support. James holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics from Illinois State University.