I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Turku (2021–). I hold a Master of Health Sciences (Nursing Science, 2019) and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (2017) from the University of Turku. My clinical background is as a registered nurse and public health nurse (2010), with extensive experience (2008–2019) primarily in medical hospital wards.

Since 2018, I have been an active member of the Empowering Patient Education (EPE) research programme, serving in various roles including researcher, teacher, supervisor, and coordinator. While I am based in Turku, Finland, I thrive in international environments.

My research focuses on patient rights, with specific expertise in patient empowerment and patient education. I have a particular interest in antiracism and individuals in vulnerable positions. I am also developing a strong interest in visual science communication, specifically the use of comic strips to disseminate research findings.

Methodological experience:

• Systematic literature reviews
• Cross-sectional survey studies
• Patient and public engagement
• Open science

I have teaching experience 2018-2025 within the international Empowering Patient Education (EPE) course, which is an online Master's and Doctoral level course (20 ECTS) with an in-person intensive week (5 ECTS). In addition to lecturing both in Finland and internationally, I taught 2024-2025 in research seminars and have supervised numerous Bachelor's and Master's theses.

I have also conducted a teacher exchange in Vilnius, Lithuania. I am currently finalizing my wide-ranging pedagogical qualification, which will be completed in 2026.