
Maija Törmänen
University Social worker, Team Leader
By education I am Master of Education, Bachelor of Social Services and Professional Teacher.
In our team I am known as… the voice of reason and a knowledge bank, as well as for my joyful laughter!
I am passionate about… travelling, music, watching sports and good ‘bad’ humor.
My mood drops… pessimism and mansplaining.

Piritta Akujärvi
University Social Worker, Coordinator
By education I am Bachelor of Social Services, Neuropsychiatric Coach, Work Capacity Coordinator, Crisis Worker.
In our team I am known as… always cheerful, empathetic and helpful.
I am passionate about… spring, flowers, dogs, rafting and meeting friends
My mood drops… people who think they know everything better than everyone else

Satu Tihinen
University Social Worker (UAS)
By education I am a Bachelor of Social Services and a Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA. I have also completed basic studies in psychology 🙂
In our team I am known as… approachable, always friendly, empathetic, and a helpful person.
I am passionate about… sunshine, beautiful landscapes and long walks in the woods.
My mood drops… cool water in a hot tub.

Sonja Komulainen
University Social Worker (UAS)
By education I am Master of Social Services, Neuropsychiatric Coach, Network Consultant and Sexual Counsellor
In our team I am known as… a “social media wizard”, a visualizer, a creative type and a reliable colleague.
I am passionate about… new things, creative brainstorming, knitting, nature and skiing in the Lappish highlands.
My mood drops… things that seem too complicated and vague and bright sunshine in spring.

Aino Kärpänniemi
Study Psychologist
By education I am Psychologist (M.Sc. in Psychology) and wilderness guide
In our team I am known as… not well yet, because I just started! Probably (and hopefully) by my Tampere dialect, my tendency to get excited about new things and my reflective and compassionate nature.
I am passionate about… big and small adventures outdoors alone and together, physical activities, climbing, sauna, communities, art experiences.
My mood drops… hunger and fatigue, bad mixing, warning lights in the car, and if there’s no opportunity to contribute.

Mika Vettainen
Well-being Instructor
My education: Bachelor of Sports, professional coach. I have also studied educational sciences.
In our team I am known as… wellbeing manager, innovator and sportsman.
I am passionate about… travelling, culture, sports and holistic well-being.