Helena Josefson

Helena Josefson currently serves as Avdelningschef styrning, ledning, metod, stf GD at FBA (Folke Bernadotteakademin) since August 2021. Prior experience includes a role as Departementsråd at the Regeringskansliet, Kulturdepartementet, where responsibilities involved investigating cultural council operations. Helena held the position of Tf myndighetschef at Myndigheten för stöd till trossamfund, overseeing the implementation of government policies related to crisis preparedness, grant-making, and collaborations with faith communities. Between 2005 and 2020, Helena progressed through various roles at the Regeringskansliet, notably leading teams focused on media and democracy as well as civic society initiatives. Earlier career experiences include positions at several departments within the Regeringskansliet, with initial roles in consultancy and project management. Helena holds a Master’s degree in EU public affairs from the College of Europe and a Filosofie masterexamen in political science from the University of Gothenburg.