Staff

Olafur Jon Arnbjornsson is the Director of GeoCamp Iceland as well as the Director and Principal of the Icelandic College of Fisheries. Olafur Jon specializes in education, teaching methods and curriculum design. Olafur Jon has a Mag art degree from the University of Copenhagen in education and philosohy (Pedagogy) 1990.

Ólafur Jón has fifty years of experience in the educational sector. He completed his Mag. Art degree in Education and Pedagogy from the University of Copenhagen in 1990. From 1985 to 1994, Ólafur worked as a study counsellor and assistant principal at Sauðárkrókur Comprehensive College, providing guidance to students and managing educational programs. He later served as principal at Egilsstaðir College in 1994-1995 and at Sudurnes Comprehensive College from 1995 to 2010.

His leadership roles involved curriculum development and managing diverse educational projects. Ólafur’s efforts to enhance adult learning led to the founding of Miðstöð Símenntunar á Suðurnesjum, Iceland’s first centre for lifelong learning, where he was chairman from 1997 to 2010. In 2008, he established the Icelandic College of Fisheries and has been a driving force in developing the curriculum for vocational programs, particularly for fish technicians, which received formal recognition by the Ministry of Education in 2012. His experience also spans various international roles, managing Nordic and EU projects that focus on vocational education and lifelong learning.

Besides lecturing in various countries on behalf of committees and the ministry of education on secondary education, VET and adult education – Ólafur Jón has vast experience in Nordic as well as EU and other international projects and programs – and has designed and managed numerous Nordic and EU educational projects since 1996.

Contact Ólafur Jón Arnbjörnsson at [email protected]

Sigrún Svafa Ólafsdóttir is a Project Manager at GeoCamp Iceland with focus on STEM development and educational outreach. She also serves as Project Manager for Educational Outreach at Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, through a service agreement between GeoCamp and the geopark.

Sigrún Svafa has a rich background in education working at both adult and secondary education levels. She is a strong advocate for innovative teaching techniques and a frontrunner in introducing flipped learning in Iceland, mentoring new educators and developing didactic methods.

She was the lead coordinator for EEA-funded STEM projects in Croatia, showcasing her expertise in international educational outreach. In addition to her role at GeoCamp, Sigrún manages educational outreach at Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, enhancing the region’s commitment to environmental education and sustainability.
Contact Sigrún Svafa Ólafsdóttir at [email protected]

Arnbjorn Olafsson is Managing Director of GeoCamp Iceland. Arnbjorn has an extensive experience in managing and cooperating in transnational projects.

Arnbjörn has a diverse background in managing educational and international projects, beginning his career in 2002 as the Manager of EU Cooperation at Educate Iceland, where he facilitated EU-related educational initiatives until 2007. He then transitioned to the University of Akureyri, where he served as the Director of Marketing and International Relations from 2007 to 2010, focusing on the Iceland University Renewable Energy Program. In 2010,

Arnbjörn joined Keilir Academy, where he spent over a decade as the Director of Marketing and International Cooperation, overseeing various educational and international collaboration projects until 2021.

Since 2021, he has been the Managing Director of GeoCamp Iceland and Project Manager for International Development Projects at Keilir Academy, playing a crucial role in leading STEM-focused and outdoor education initiatives in Iceland, attracting international student and teacher groups to the region for immersive learning experiences.

As project promoter for international projects Arnbjorn has applied for, received and managed numerous international development projects within EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe (both the previous Leonardo da Vinci EU as well as current Erasmus KA2 and KA1 projects). He's additionally been involved with EEA project partnerships with partners in Iceland, Poland, Czech Republic and Croatia, Nordplus projects (Horizontal, Junior and Voksen) and other specific Nordic Projects such as NATA - North Atlantic Tourism Association. Furthermore he's been involved with numerous other projects as partner, including EEA, multiple Erasmus+ projects and several Nordplus projects.

Arnbjorn is a board member of Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark. He's previously been a board member of the Icelandic Project Management Association 2002 - 2007, including chairman of the board. I’ve also been involved in various international committees and groups, e.g. the Nordic Council of Ministers, European Union educational activities, representative for Iceland at CEDEFOP – European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training 2003 - 2007 and NORDNET – Nordic Association of Project Managers.

Contact Arnbjörn Ólafsson at [email protected]

Magdalena Maria Poslednik is a Project Manager at GeoCamp Iceland, with a focus on sustainable tourism and international project coordination.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Project Management from Kozminski University (2023) and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Reykjavík University (2020). Her educational background also includes a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine through an international exchange program, and a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from the University of Iceland.

In her professional career, Magdalena has been actively involved in coordinating and managing international projects. She currently leads the implementation of sustainable tourism initiatives at GeoCamp as well as serving as project maanger in the Erasmjus+ Green Advisor project. Previously she has worked at Keilir Academy, focusing on projects aimed at remote work and employment training for youth, as well as research and educational services for immigrants in Iceland.

Contact Magdalena at [email protected]