Hannah Bauer Burton is a sustainable development professional building bridges between the public and private sector and civil society. Initially trained as an interpreter and in communication studies at TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and Lund University, she has worked nationally and internationally on education for sustainable development and global citizenship, particularly as a member of the 2030 Agenda delegation of the Swedish government. She is a leadership scholar at the Royal Foundation for Young Leadership and a renowned speaker at home and abroad. At the Hertie School, she focused on policy development and governance challenges in a global context. Hannah is particularly interested in working within public administration, connecting organisational and sustainable development.
Master's thesis title:
Framing the bigger picture: Creation of a social sustainability policy framework in the context of regional government in Sweden
Recent professional experience:
- 2020–present: Social Development Officer, Region Skåne
- 2018–2019: Member of Agenda 2030 Delegation, Government of Sweden
- 2016–2020: Programme Director, Edumanity/TheGoals.org
- 2012–2017: Trustee and Board of Directors, UN Women, National Committee Sweden
- 2013–present: Trainer, Facilitator, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and others
