Our Approach
The American Scandinavian Association (ASA) of the National Capital Area is a local non-profit cultural organization based in Washington, DC. The goals of ASA are to:
- promote cultural exchange between the United States and the Nordic Countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden;
- increase understanding of the Nordic peoples and societies among Americans;
- provide a forum where people interested in Scandinavia can meet and enjoy Nordic culture and activities.
Our Story
Founded in 1983, ASA is successor to the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the American Scandinavian Foundation.
>> Learn more about the history of ASA.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT: Juris Lazdins
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Margaret Schueman
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Nick Hashimoto
SECRETARY: Christina Lazdins
TREASURER: Matt Ferguson
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Barbara Hangemanole
MEMBERS AT LARGE:
Kirsti Noring, Lisa Jacobsen, Inger Dreng
Appointed Positions
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Anne Marie Hvid
Board Advisors
PAST PRESIDENT: Margaret Schueman
SWEDISH ADVISOR: Viveca Stahl
Join ASA Today
We invite you to join ASA and become part of Scandinavia in the United States. Member benefits include a monthly newsletter, lectures about Scandinavia, and more.