Our Founder
Kajsa Stenström is the managing director of Stenström Consulting. She enjoys being in many different policy sectors. Her passion is the nitty-gritty of law-making, which is why she has been named by “Best in Brussels” as one of the city’s best consultants. A Swedish national she has called Brussels her home for over 25 years.
Our Team
Amélie Tarr
Amélie is a trainee in EU Public Affairs at Stenström Consulting. Her upbringing as a bilingual French and English national fuelled her deep-seated interest in European social and health policy, as well as external relations. With prior experience in in-house EU lobbying, she is well-versed in the ‘Brussels Bubble’ political landscape and legislative processes. Amélie obtained her Bachelor’s degree in European Studies at Maastricht University and is currently completing her Master’s degree at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in European Politics.
Ossian Leighton
Ossian grew up in a Swedish-American household under the US State Department, which stimulated his interest in geopolitical affairs, particularly developments at the European level. Having spent the last two years in Montenegro as a volunteer English teacher for the Peace Corps, he is now getting the opportunity to experience EU political and economic development in real time as an EU Public Affairs trainee at Stenström Consulting. Ossian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern history and International relations from the University of Essex, and a Master’s degree in International relations, specialising in European Union studies, from Leiden University.
Ruby Gachara
Ruby is an EU Policy Researcher at Stenstrom Consulting and a proud Kenyan citizen currently pursuing her bachelor’s at IE University in Madrid, Spain, with study abroad experience at the Brussels School of Governance, Belgium. She has gained valuable policy research experience through internships at the Eastwest European Institute in Geneva, Switzerland, and as a researcher, writer, and editor at the Research Advisory on International Affairs (RAIA) Think Tank. Recognised for her exceptional achievements, Ruby has been awarded the Erasmus+ Mobility European Scholarship and the Junta Castilla y León Spanish Scholarship. She is passionate about International Security, Defence, and Diplomacy and is committed to building a career in these fields. A multilingual linguist, almost fluent in five languages, Ruby is also a dedicated Swimmer and Cross-fitter!