Board of Directors

President – Adam Sjöström

Born in Connecticut and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Adam Sjöström relocated to Colorado two years ago and has since focused on establishing himself in the state’s competitive real estate market. At Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC, he is building his career through a strong emphasis on client relationships, local market expertise, and community involvement.

Alongside his real estate work, Adam is actively involved in several Colorado nonprofit and community organizations. He serves as a board member for the Big Chili Cook-Off Music & Arts Festival, volunteers with Staunton State Park Fishing Clinics, and supports the Evergreen-based Mountain Metro Association of REALTORS, which promotes homeownership advocacy, charitable initiatives, and educational outreach across Colorado’s foothill communities.

Vice President – Marie Forsberg-Mare

Marie Forsberg-Mare is an experienced executive within B2B Marketing, Sales and Business Development on the global arena. She has a history of 15+ years as Product Manager/Director of Sales and Marketing of frequency control products for telecom applications. She is also a skilled market analyst, researcher and project manager, e.g. for development of digital tools for gathering, analyzing and visualizing data.

As consultant and owner of SveUS she utilizes her skills and experience to provide leadership, project management, strategic planning, process improvements and creative support such as website building, copywriting and social media. Marie Forsberg-Mare studied International Business & Marketing at IHM Business School and Business & Office Admin at Handelsinstitutet Ehlins-Påhlmans, Stockholm.

Secretary – Gregg Vanourek

Gregg Vanourek is co-author of three influential books, including LIFE Entrepreneurs (a manifesto for integrating our life and work with purpose and passion) and Triple Crown Leadership (a winner of the International Book Awards). He runs a life design and leadership company and teaches at the Stockholm Business School.

He’s also a former senior executive at a tech startup, now a market leader with $1 billion in sales. He served as board chair for a global social entrepreneurship accelerator in Stockholm and on the board of Vail Alliance and Vail Leadership Institute. Gregg has given a TEDx talk and talks or workshops in eight countries.
 
 
 

Director – Ceridwen J. Koski

Ceridwen Koski partners with clients to create and implement strategic and innovative workforce immigration solutions. Based on their particular challenges and goals, she helps employers create effective immigration programs. Her work also involves counseling organizations of all sizes through workforce immigration changes, including corporate reorganization, ramping-up, and reductions in force.

She engages companies throughout the United States and globally, ranging from managing immigration programs on behalf of legacy multinational enterprises to assisting with business travel and work authorization. As a leading immigration practitioner, Ceridwen Koski is listed in Chambers USA and Super Lawyers.
 

Director – Bill Powell

Bill Powell is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Anthropy Partners Fund. Anthropy invests in convergent technologies that improve human physiology, mental acuity, community & environment. He has previously held roles at Black Lab X and Stadia Ventures as the Managing Director. Previously, he was Director of International Private Equity at AMG National Trust Bank with responsibility for the management of international private equity and renewable energy funds.

Before that, he was active in several technology startups in Stockholm, Sweden and Stadia Ventures. He started his career at Deutsche Bank North America in 1993. Powell also serves as an Executive in Residence for the University of Denver and an adjunct professor at the Daniels College of Business. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities and volunteering on nonprofit boards.

Director – Josephine Gutentoft

Josephine Gutentoft is a Sommelier and Restaurant Manager and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts from Örebro University, Sweden, Campus Grythyttan.

Josephine Gutentoft has worked in fine dining restaurants for 20 + years in Sweden, South Africa and the US. She is currently working at the The Kitchen in Denver.

Director and Honorary Member – Don Peterson

Donald Glenn Peterson, Attorney at Law, has extensive experience helping clients navigate through the complexities of estate planning, estate administration and elder law.

The position as Honorary Consul of Sweden is filled by Don Peterson in which he covers the states of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.

Director – Daniel Windoff

Director – Lars Bentley

Treasurer – Kelli Bricker 

Kelli Bricker is a finance and project management professional with a background in the telecommunications industry. She currently works in corporate finance for a portfolio company of a Swedish investment firm specializing in 5G deployment across the United States. Having family roots in Västernorrland and Borås, Kelli values the strong sense of community and connection that has shaped both her personal and professional outlook.

As Treasurer of SACC-CO, Kelli hopes to support financial stewardship, strengthen relationships within the community, and help create opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs.  Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, travel, and giving back through volunteer work.

Marketing and Communication Lead – Hanna Hoikkala

Energetic and dedicated communication specialist with 15+ years of experience in journalism, corporate communications, and public relations. Proficient in creating impactful content, managing media relations, and driving strategic communications in international markets. Currently expanding technical expertise in Python programming, AI, and Machine Learning, with certifications from Stanford, DeepLearning.AI, and Google.

Hanna combines a strong academic background in biology and journalism with a commitment to sustainability. Known for a meticulous, collaborative, and fact-driven approach, she brings a fearless and innovative perspective to every project.

Marketing Consultant – Tilde Nordin

With a Master’s degree in Marketing, Advertising and Communication from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Tilde Nordin brings a strong foundation in strategy, digital communication, and consumer behavior, complemented by earlier studies in Political Science and European Studies.

Tilde began her journey with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Colorado in December 2024 as a Marketing & Business Trainee, where she worked with digital communication, events, and member engagement. She has since continued her involvement as a Marketing Consultant, supporting the organization with strategic communication, content, and digital initiatives in an international and cross-cultural environment.

Tilde thrives in collaborative environments and brings a strong interest in how brands can connect with people through meaningful, creative, and data-driven marketing.