Maria Ricksten

Maria Ricksten works as a Senior Associate at Diplomat Communications with a primary focus on Public Affairs. She has previous experience of working as a consultant in strategic policy development with issues linked to research and innovation (R&I), sustainable urban development, labor market policy and digital transformation. In her previous consulting role, Maria has worked on behalf of government agencies such as Vinnova, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth and for the European Commission’s Directorate-General. She holds a master’s degree in political science from Lund University with a focus on European Affairs and EU law and a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics.