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Meet the team
Hej!
We are the officers at Circle Centre for 2025. We are passionate about a circular economy and sustainability, and we are dedicating our free time to promote a culture of sharing as an alternative to individual consumption.
Lynn
Team Officer
Hej! I come from Singapore, an Asian country located right on the equator where it never snows and is a very 'fine' city (if you can get the pun :P) I'm a mother to 4 cats 😻 and I moved to Lund last year to support my husband in his role. Now, I'm learning Swedish and volunteering while seeking my next career opportunity 👀 My interest in the circular economy & sustainability started through my cats 😂. Honestly. You know how they say cats would rather have the time of their lives in the box that came with the toy, than the actual toy? Yup, those are my cats. So why bother with new things when we can be happy with the smaller things in life ✌🏻 🌱 My best tip for more sustainable living: Be creative! You never know how you can reuse packaging!
Shirley
Inventory Officer
Hej! I'm from China and doing my master‘s degree in sociology at Lund University. My interest in the circular economy & sustainability started when I volunteered in a secondhand store last year. I found it interesting how reusing goods can make a positive impact in people's daily lives. It is not an unattainable topic only for governments or organizations to discuss - it is something that everyone can join in their individual capacity. 🌱 My best tip for sustainable living: Start small by reusing and repairing items instead of buying new ones. Building habits like these can lead to a more resource-efficient and fulfilling lifestyle.
Vasu
Loan officer
Hej! I come from India and I'm pursuing a Master's in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science at Lund University. My interest in the circular economy started when I read the books "The Story of Stuff" by Annie Leonard, and "Cradle to Cradle" by Bill McDonough. 🌱 My best tip for living more sustainably: The first and most important step is to understand and experience the sustainability challenges we face, what true sustainability is, and how far we are from a truly sustainable world.
Ngoc
Finance Officer
Hej! I'm from Vietnam and I'm studying Master in Information Systems at Linneaus University. As the finance officer, I'm in charge of keeping tabs on financial transactions at the Circle Centre and presenting summary of financial flow. I first came to know about sustainability when I worked as a lecturer in business administration and was assigned teaching a Sustainability course which introduces sustainable principles in the business context. Nevertheless, only when I came to Sweden, did I learn about the sustainability concept in a more individual, daily life sense. I was and am still amazed at how the concept has become such a common lifestyle here and actually characterizes a cultural value of Sweden. 🌱 My best tip for living more sustainably: Something that I've practiced long before coming to Sweden, but never connected to sustainability is turning off lights or water when not using it.
Nikoleta
Social Media Officer
Hej! I’m from Greece and I'm currently doing an internship in marketing for a vegan bag brand in Copenhagen. It’s exciting to be part of a company that aligns with my values. I’ve always cared about the environment, but about three years ago, during my master’s degree, I took a course on ecological ecology that really opened my eyes. It was a turning point for me—I realized how urgent it is to take action. Circular economy felt like one of the most powerful solutions, and since then, I’ve tried to approach every choice I make with a focus on having a positive impact. 🌱 My best tip for more sustainable living: Shop second-hand. Whether it’s clothes or furniture, I always check thrift or vintage stores first—it’s better for the planet and often more fun too! "Think twice.” Simple, but it sums up my approach to sustainability: consider the impact of your choices before you make them.
Inge
Content Creation Officer
Hej! I'm from quite literally the other side of the world. I moved to Sweden to support my husband with a new career opportunity, and I'm studying a course in Sustainable Marketing. As part of integrating in Lund, I've completed SFI, and Kick Start at ICHL - which led me to volunteer at Circle Centre. Over the years I've become more aware of overconsumption, but only when I decided to move from South Africa with just 2 suitcases did I have a real introduction to sustainability and circular economy. Being confronted with everything I've ever owned at once, and having to figure out what to do with it all, left me feeling heavy but eager to figure out a better way. 🌱 My best tip for sustainability: If you feel overwhelmed, start with one thing. Eat more plants. Shop local. Shop secondhand. Take the train, Volunteer. Introduce sustainability into your life in ways that make sense and is attainable.
Zoe
Educational Events Officer
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Anneka
Common Workspace Events Officer
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Emaan
Maintenance Officer
Hej! I’m Emaan, and I’m from Pakistan. I earned my master’s in Food Systems from Lund University in June 2024, and I’m currently job hunting while volunteering at Circle Center, the International Citizen Hub, and Lund Matvarukooperativ. Although my passion for sustainability deepened during my master’s, where I explored sustainable eating and food systems, my interest in the circular economy took root in a more personal way—through the reality of moving to a new country every semester. Each move meant repurchasing essentials like bedding, food containers, and kitchen supplies, only to leave them behind when I relocated. Not only was this costly for a student on a budget, but I also hated the uncertainty of whether these items would be reused or simply discarded. That’s why, when I discovered Circle Center, I knew I had to get involved. It aligned perfectly with my commitment to reducing waste and fighting overconsumption. 🌱 My best tip for sustainable living: Do what you can. Whether it’s swapping to a metal straw or eating vegan once a week, every conscious choice—no matter how small—makes a difference!
Songze
Maintenance Officer
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Yixuan
External Relations Officer
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Yuhan
External Relations Officer
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Board of Directors
Anna Elfström
Vice President of the board
Sophie Lahey
Vice treasurer of the board
Philipp Montenegro
Secretary of the board
Jeremy Meteyer
President of the board
Laura Vega
Vice secretary of the board
Sophie Meng
Vice treasurer of the board
Wictoria Larsson
Ekaterina Tarasova
Board member
Board member
Other staff
Ronja Karvinen
The Founders
Anna Gomez
Egle Kareckaite
Hanniyah Mir
Kyla Wilson
Parren Fountain
Project manager
Interested in joining the Circle Centre team?
Volunteer with us!
You can identify with Circle Centre's values and want to commit some of your free-time to support our mission? We are always looking for motivated Volunteers to support our Officers in their daily work!
Depending on your interests, you could for example help us run opening hours, keep the library space organised, get new items, take pictures of our inventory, or be a helping hand at events. There is always a lot to do and this is only what we can think of right now! If you have more ideas, we would love for you to share them with us!
Circle Centre is not only a great place to put your passion for sustainability into action, but also to gain valuable experiences and skills, and to be part of a great team! We host regular team events for everyone involved in the organisation and have a fun time together.
Just send us an email in which you tell us a bit about yourself and the area you would like to support us in. We can´t wait to hear from you!