A career spanning newsrooms, nonprofits, diplomacy and corporate communications, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Strategic Communications Lead · 2025 to 2026
Led strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications and investor relations for a Finnish cleantech company developing low-emissions hydrogen production technology. Oversaw brand management alongside marketing, leadership and business teams.
Commercial Advisor · 2024
Spearheaded a Finnish trade delegation to a major U.S. investment summit. Produced speeches, talking points and social media guidance for the Commercial Section. Awarded a U.S. Department of State Honor Award for exceptional leadership and strategic acumen.
Director of Communications and Network Impact · 2021 to 2023
Led the communications portfolio for the American Chamber of Commerce in Finland, advocating for transatlantic trade ties. Managed brand, media relations, flagship events, research reports and a monthly policy newsletter. Led the Digitalization Working Group, guiding 16 executive stakeholders on digitalization policy.
Senior Communications Strategist · 2016 to 2018
Developed and led earned media campaigns that produced front-page coverage in The New York Times, exclusives in The Washington Post and international attention for civil rights litigation combating hatred and bigotry. Authored research reports that generated national press coverage. Cultivated key media relationships and organised congressional hearings for anti-hate legislation.
Columnist & Technology Reporter · 2001 to 2005
Created Filter, an award-winning online column and one of washingtonpost.com's pioneering blogs, summarising and analysing the day's biggest technology trends. Previously covered Washington-area technology companies and venture capital deals during the dot-com bust as part of the WashTech team.
Reporter and Overnight Editor, Los Angeles Bureau · 1997 to 2000
Started as an editorial assistant and was quickly promoted to reporter, then broadcast and overnight editor, managing stories for the California and West Coast wires. Covered breaking news, court cases, entertainment and major incidents, including reporting in Spanish from Mexico.