Salla Kässi
In a world full of information, knowledge brokers and communicators are needed to make scientific knowledge stand out and have an impact. This is what Salla strives for as an expert on science communication and societal interaction. In her work, she enjoys making people think, discuss, and thrive while making…
Read MoreLy Le
Ly is a Communication Expert at Demos Helsinki. She ensures that Demos Helsinki’s work is communicated in the right narrative setting, to the right people, at the right time. Her working (and pretty much living as well) principles are: 1) “Creativity is based on research” and 2) “Communication is key.”…
Read MoreAnders Dressell
Anders joined the finance & legal team as a legal specialist, bringing a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role. With a sharp analytical mind and a keen eye for detail, he specializes in navigating the complex landscapes of legal regulations. Anders has quickly become an invaluable asset to…
Read MoreSinianna Kuosmanen
Sinianna is an expert in sustainable value creation, especially interested in the interplay between businesses and societies. Focusing on enhancing organizations’ agency within the sustainability transformation, She serves as our go-to guru for navigating the landscapes of corporate sustainability. With a firm belief that sustainability must be approached holistically, Sinianna…
Read MoreCecilia af Hällström
Cecilia’s expertise lies in circular economy approaches to decarbonisation. She strives to ensure that societal change happens on grassroots levels. She works on circular economy transitions through cross-sectoral partnerships that contribute to wider systemic change as well as organisational sustainability strategies. Cecilia is curious about how humanity could collectively understand…
Read MoreMariela Urra Schiaffino
Design isn’t just about building objects, it’s also about building a future, and, for Mariela, it’s all about a sustainable one. Through utilising tools of design, imagination, and creativity, she reimagines societal relations to nature. These new perspectives are vital to building a sustainable future for all. Design is an…
Read MoreEmilia Ståhlhammar
Emilia Ståhlhammar is a passionate professional working with both research and consultative projects at Demos Helsinki. With a deep curiosity and a strong sense of empathy, she is particularly interested in organizational transformations toward circular and regenerative practices. Emilia has previously worked with startups and large corporations, focusing on sustainability.…
Read MoreRita Latikka
Rita is a social psychologist who brings a human-centred perspective to the development and deployment of technologies. Her academic interests include the social acceptance and effects of digital technologies, as well as human-computer interaction. Rita believes that technology is too important to be left solely to technologists and advocates for…
Read MoreLiisa Perjo
Liisa is a social scientist who thrives when she gets to analyse, understand, and explain how things work in policy and urban planning. She is especially into exploring approaches that make cities better drivers for just and inclusive sustainability transitions. In her work, she supports European cities and regions in…
Read MoreNina Langerholc
Nina is passionate and hands-on. She orchestrates our governance work and is in constant pursuit of new organisational and system-level approaches to increase the speed of societal transformation. Nina works on bridging the gaps and connecting different sectors, stakeholders, and organisations on a joint transformation journey. This means managing transformation…
Read MoreYu-Yi Huynh
How can citizen engagement transform cities? If you’re searching for the answer, no need to look further: Yu-Yi is here to help! Her knowledge of citizen engagement processes and participation is sought after. Justice in climate action is something we value deeply and Yu-Yi is an expert in its implementation…
Read MoreJohannes Klein
Johannes is our experienced climate change adaptation researcher. With a special focus on the governance of adaptation in an urban and regional context, he knows how to find pathways to sustainable and resilient communities through academic research. He is inspired to contribute in just, transformative, and inclusive adaptation action. Being…
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