1. Where were you born and what was your first contact with the Swedish Church. Tell us about your family and early education. When did you study at my old high school Nicolai school in Helsingborg?
I was born in Lund, Skåne. I did not grow up going to Church every Sunday, but did go to Sunday School when little, and was baptized in Hoor's Church, where I lived my first few years, and this is also where I got married to my husband in 2000. I had my confirmation in Staffanstorp, where I then grew up. I also spent a lot of time in Strovelstorp, outside Helsingborg, where my Dad lived.
2. How did you end up in the US and how did you meet your husband?
I had a friend, who is American but grew up in Sweden, and when she decided to move to the US, I thought it was a great time to travel, and decided to spend 6 months here, this was 1996. I met my Irish husband soon after I arrived, and my life changed.
3. Tell us about your daughter and how you met the Swedish Church SF. How did you get involved on the board?
My husband Sean and I have one daughter, Hanna, who is 10 years old. I started taking her to the Children's group at the Church of Sweden SF when she was just 3 months old, and then continued going until she started school. I have come to the Church of Sweden SF occasionally since I arrived here, but after my daughter was born, it became regular. I was asked to join the board by Åsa and Jan Sjöberg, when they were here, so I have been on the board for several years now.
4. Tell us about your husband and his company and how you are involved.
My husband Sean, is born and raised in Ireland, but has been in the US since the beginning of the 90s. He is a General Contractor and has his own company. My job is to take care of the office side of his business.
5. Are you a member involved in other Swedish / Scandinavian organizations and thoughts on how we can work together?
I am also a member of SWEA, and take care of the Ginger Cookie decorating table at the SWEA Christmas Fair every year since 2013.
6. How can we better reach out to young and old at this time of the pandemic?
I think the best way is word of mouth, through social media and through phone calls. I also think it is important that they find the Church of Sweden SF easily when searching for Swedish activities in the Bay Area.