Annika Sten Pärson is a social entrepreneur, investor, and board member with over 25 years of experience in various C-level executive positions and serving on boards of public and private companies. She is the Founding Partner and Executive Chair at The Inner Foundation, a non-profit foundation investing in solutions that strengthen inner health and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, through a hybrid model. With a special focus on emerging adults (18-30).  Uniting public, private, and non-profit efforts in a diverse portfolio of 35+ organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and North America.  

Annika serves on the board of Meela, The World Childhood Foundation, Strong Minds, Tiimo, and EsterCare, among others. As part of her work at The Inner Foundation, Annika volunteers as a therapist at the non-profit clinic 1825 – Therapy Center for Young Adults in Stockholm, an organization she co-founded and is a Board Member of.