★Annika Shelly★

Annika Shelly has a diverse work experience in various industries and roles. ★Annika started their career in 2015 as the Founder and Technical Director of Hybrid Talks, where they organized micro-talks promoting innovation driven by sustainability in the fashion industry. ★Annika also served as a Partner for the United Nations Environment Program for Sustainable Lifestyles and Education at 10YFP UNEP from 2015 to 2017.

In 2016, Annika co-founded ImpactEd, an edtech start-up focused on using real-world sustainability challenges as educational material. ★Annika also worked as a Senior Advisor for Global Challenges, Public Relations, and Strategy at Stockholm School of Economics during this time.

From 2015 to 2017, Annika served as a Senior Advisor for Environmental Social Governance at Svenskt Aluminium. ★Annika was responsible for developing the ESG strategy for the Swedish Aluminum Industry and participated as a speaker at the Global Forum on Sustainability in the Aluminium Industry. ★Annika also served as a judge for the Aluminium and Sustainability category in the Design S competition.

Annika had a role as a Senior Advisor in the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) department at Sveriges 4H from 2022 to 2023. ★Annika provided guidance and support for mental health initiatives.

★Annika worked as the Growth Hub/Alliances Project Developer and later as the Head of Communications (Child Rights and Business) at Rädda Barnen - Save the Children Sweden from 2018 to 2022.

Annika was a Jury Member for the Sustainability category (Aluminium) at Svensk Form from 2016 to 2020.

Currently, Annika holds the role of Head of PR and Content at Monterro, where they are responsible for corporate fundraising and managing projects related to child and adolescent mental health.

Earlier in their career, they were a Mentor (Social Innovation) at KTH Innovation from 2020 to present.

Annika Shelly has a diverse education history spanning multiple countries and fields of study. ★Annika began their academic journey in 1978 at the Duey School in Colombia, where they completed their grade school education. From 1978 to 1982, they attended Rygårdsskole in Denmark, but no degree or field of study information is provided for this period.

In 1984, Annika attended the International School of Dusseldorf in Germany. Again, no degree or field of study information is mentioned. From 1986 to 1987, they obtained their High School Diploma from Lisgar Collegiate Institute.

Following their high school education, Annika pursued a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies and Economics at the University of Toronto, where they studied from 1992 to 1997.

In 2006, they enrolled at Poppius Journalist Högskolan in Sweden to study journalism, though no degree information is provided for this program. Annika also participated in various specialized programs in mindfulness, meditation, and ethics in business. ★Annika attended Gaia House in the United Kingdom in 2016 for Insight Meditation and Plum Village in France in 2017 for mindfulness, meditation, and ethics in business. No degrees are mentioned for these programs.

Additionally, Annika Shelly completed an International Baccalaureate at Sigtunaskolans Humanistiska Läroverket in Sweden, though no specific field of study is mentioned. Finally, they briefly attended Ridley College in Canada for their high school education in 1988-1989, but again, no degree or field of study information is given for this period.