Cristina Andersson

Business management consultant, non-fiction writer, influencer entrepreneur, Develor Productions

Cristina Andersson is an entrepreneur and management consultant. Cristina has been working with artificial intelligence and robotics since 2011, as an expert in different EU and national organizations as well as with several companies. She is a member of the steering group of the Finnish National Artificial Intelligence 4.0 program led by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. Cristina is chair of the Green Transition Group of the program, chair for Artificial Intelligence working group at the Finnish Standards Association, and member of the board in Federation of Finnish Enterprises in Helsinki. 
She coordinated the National Program for AI and Robotics in Healthcare for Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. 
Technologies need to be developed and used for welfare of people, countries, and the universe. Therefore, Cristina is involved in promoting better care for the elderly. She is a member of the advisory board for FoibeMansion, a nursery home for the elderly in Finland. 
Cristina is an educationalist who has studied the future of work and management. She sees learning for professional foresight as one of the key parts of lifelong learning. She strongly believes that one must understand technology and emerging technologies to understand what one should learn. 
Cristina co-authored the book "BohoBusiness - Victory of man over machine" (Talentum 2012). Her book "The Winning Helix" describes a victorious action-learning process, and how the energy should be focused on different phases of the process.

Participating in the "Generative AI: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead" panel at the European Leadership Academy was a truly transformative experience. Meeting 29 incredible young women from diverse backgrounds was both humbling and inspiring. The Academy showed me firsthand the immense impact that can be achieved when young women are given the right opportunities and a platform to grow. I left the Academy feeling more empowered and optimistic than ever.

Maro Manoli

CEO & Co-Founder, E-mbracelet

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It may sound cliché, but the best part of the European Leadership Academy were the caring and passionate people who contributed to it, after the end of the European Leadership Academy, I now feel the most confident and passionate that I have ever been. Importantly, the program was completely free of charge, as an ambitious young woman whose family has always struggled financially, the European Leadership academy was a dream come true in many ways.

Veronika Anna Denner

Student. Represented Austria at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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This transformative journey has prepared me for anything life may throw my way. What touched me most was the opportunity to connect with girls who, like me, share the same dreams yet are wonderfully diverse. They truly inspired me in countless ways. I learned so much about myself throughout this process; the school has impacted every facet of my identity, teaching me self-confidence and the imporance of colaborartions with others.

Lara Markelj

Student. Represented Slovenia at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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I knew that the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age was going to be an incredible experience but I didn't expect it to be life-changing! With a jam-packed week full of both interesting and challenging discussions, panels, masterclasses & workshops, I left each day feeling inspired and invigorated. I would encourage any young woman interested to apply regardless of your background and experiences - the European Leadership Academy provides an environment for all young women to thrive in.

Amy Calleja

Student. Represented Malta at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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Sisterhood, support and inspiration are just some of the aspects that we have experienced! The European Leadership Academy is an exceptional and priceless program which opened our horizons for the future. For me, one of the best characteristics of the program was its holistic approach. The range of speakers and experts was extraordinary just as their kindness and openness to answer our questions and connect with us.

Katharina Hertel

Student. Represented Germany at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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