Interests
Motorcycling, digital gaming, following technological developments, and fitness training.
Work Experience
Social Care Instructor (Child Welfare), Private Social Care Company
August 2024 – Present
Youth Worker, Public Sector / Municipality
November 2023 – July 2024
- Worked as part of a team establishing a new youth centre.
- Responsible for youth guidance, developing the digital operating environment, and organizing events.
Social Care Instructor (Child Welfare), Public Sector / Municipality
November 2021 – September 2023
- Developed digital room folders for young people based on QR codes to support everyday work and communication.
Social Care Instructor (Child Welfare), Private Social Care Company
January 2021 – July 2021
Online Youth Worker / Community Moderator, NGO Sector (Online Gaming Community)
February 2020 – December 2020
- Supported young people’s mental health and provided guidance towards appropriate services when needed through a Discord community with over 14,000 users.
Chef, Retail & Hospitality Cooperative / Restaurant Sector
December 2014 – August 2019
Education
Master’s Degree in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work Development, University of Applied Sciences (Savonia)
January 2025 – December 2026
Bachelor of Social Services, University of Applied Sciences (Savonia)
Vocational Qualification in Culinary Studies, Vocational College
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Digital Culture / Gaming Association
August 2018 – December 2019
- Organized gaming events during 2017–2019.
- Responsibilities included event planning, marketing, advertising, sponsor acquisition, and event construction.
Skills
- Child welfare and youth work
- Mental health and substance abuse work
- Digital solutions and digital service development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Event planning and organization
- Online youth work and digital communities
Languages
- Finnish – Native
- English – Professional working proficiency