Writer, historian, professor, internet pioneer, and designer are past job titles claimed by Molly Wright Steenson, whose web address—
girlwonder.com—seems apt. Now she can add nonprofit CEO to her impressive array of experiences. Steenson was named president and CEO of Minneapolis’ American Swedish Institute (ASI) in 2023, and her imprint is already visible on the 93-year-old organization. Returning to the Twin Cities after 30 years away, Steenson sees ASI as a unique cultural crossroads, gathering space, and forum for exploring ideas about culture, tradition, innovation, and migration. Expect program expansion, digital innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration as ASI charts its path forward.