The Board, in addition to Gøril and Roar
Tore Grøttum
Born 1962, residence in Oslo.
He has worked most of his adult life in CFO and CEO positions. MBA in accounting from NHH Norwegian School of Economics and completed the AFF Solstand top management program. Currently self employed within management for hire. Married to Johan, a freelance director and choreographer for theatre and TV. As a male couple we do not have children but have closely followed up a "bonus son" from teenager to young adult. Passion for mentoring young people and take great pride in following their growth and transition into independent and well-reflected young adults.
Kristian Wold Wægger
Born in 1999, residence in Lillestrøm, outside of Oslo.
He works as a store manager for one of Norway's biggest sport chains. As of now, he trains to complete one of the toughest extreme triathlon races in the world. Kristian has played basketball his whole life, he moved to Cyprus with his family at the age of 15. Playing basketball for one of the top teams as well as working voluntarily with Peace Players. He went on to play high school basketball in New York, Professionally in Barcelona, and ended his career playing college basketball for Saint John's MN in 2019. Kristian has worked with multiple volunteer organizations over the years, including Lead4peace and Burke rehabilitation hospital. Kristian is great at motivating others and has a strong inner drive for learning and competing. He thinks sports are meant for everybody and strives to share his love for sports and meeting new people with everyone he meets.
William Wold Wægger
Born in 2002, residence in Trondheim.
William's basketball journey began in his early years. He initiated his basketball career at the local Nesodden Bobcats club and later went on to join the Keravnos basketball club in Nicosia, Cyprus, during his family's cap year. Throughout his basketball endeavors, William actively participated in numerous exchange trips facilitated by the collaborative program called Lead4Peace. This program fostered connections between the Nesodden Bobcats and PeacePlayers International, an organization dedicated to conflict resolution based in the United States. Through Lead4Peace, William gained a strong foundation that now enables him to contribute as both a basketball coach and facilitator in our exchange programs. In addition to his role as a player, William has dedicated several years to coaching younger children in the sport of basketball. His passion for the game extends beyond his own performance, as he shares his knowledge and skills with the next generation.
In the school year 2023-24, he has been studying pedagogy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Starting from August 2024, he will begin studying Digital Marketing and Communication at Norwegian Business School (BI) in Trondheim.
Camilla Wold Wægger
Born in 2005, residence at Nesodden outside Oslo.
Camilla has been playing basketball since she was 9 years old and is now competing in the first division in Norway, as well as she used to play for Ullern´s U19 team. She was a member of the U16 National Team in 2021 and the U18 National Team in 2023. Additionally, she played for the Keravnos Basketball Club in Nicosia during her family's gap year.
Camilla has been actively involved in the Lead4Peace program, which collaborates with the Nesodden Bobcats and the US-based conflict resolution organization, PeacePlayers International. Her participation in Lead4Peace has reinforced her strong belief in the program's mission to bridge gaps and develop young people. She has participated in several Youth Exchanges with Sport4Understanding and is a valued member of our Mentoring Program. Furthermore, Camilla has dedicated several years to coaching at various basketball camps for young children, sharing her passion and expertise in the sport.