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Applications now open 柠檬导航 International Talent Program 鈥 initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Applications 柠檬导航 International Talent Program are now open - The programme brings together international students and Finnish companies through group mentoring

Alumna Riikka Davidkin: Impact is at the heart of my work 鈥 We do nothing if it cannot have a positive impact in society in the first place
Our alumna Riikka Davidkin dreamed of an international career already as a child. Now, as head of a team investing in impact funds at Social Finance in New York, she feels that her work has great significance. In her mind, it is the financial sector that is best positioned to have an impact on solving the big problems of our time.

The MBA Alum of the Year Found Meaning Challenges in the Humanitarian Field 鈥 鈥淚 Have a Talent for Managing Crises鈥
The MBA Alum of the Year 2023 award has been granted to P盲ivi Hurttia who has pursued a career in journalism and communications, among other things. Hurttia recently returned from Ethiopia where she spent a year working at the International Committee of the Red Cross, ensuring the safety of humanitarian assistance to all regions.

Alumna Anna Loimusalo: Colourful career path has led to the field of anti-financial crime
Anna Loimusalo, who works in anti-financial crime at OP Financial Group, says she has found her professional passion. Her major subject at Aalto University School of Business, information and service management, has proven an excellent fit for her current role.

Sofia Guridi is designing a better world with smart textiles
Sofia Guridi, a doctoral student at Aalto University鈥檚 Bioinnovation Center, wants to introduce bio-based smart textiles that help improve people鈥檚 everyday life.

Alumna Mira H盲nninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society
Our alumna Mira H盲nninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a master鈥檚 degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making."

Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in International Business at Aalto Mikkeli is a top programme, so I wanted to aim high and apply there
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Daniel Cohen encourages current students to be confident and patient in finding their own paths: 鈥淚f you feel like you don鈥檛 know what to do, don鈥檛 worry. That doesn鈥檛 mean you cannot get ahead in your career and build up work skills. Anything you do for work will help you get in the right direction.鈥

Alumna Julia Romanyuk: Studying at Mikkeli Campus gives the graduates an important advantage
During her career in rhythmic gymnastics, Julia Romanyuk, a multiple Finnish champion and the School of Business Mikkeli campus alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: 鈥業 have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.鈥

'After the mentoring, I feel I have more courage and can do the things I actually want to'
A mentor and a mentee from Aalto Mentoring Program share their stories.

'I realised that in Finland networking is very important' - Lessons and inspiration from mentorship
A mentee from Aalto International Talent Programme shares their story.

'I'm glad that I鈥檓 able to help the students' - Lessons and inspiration from mentorship
A mentor from Aalto International Talent Program shares their story.

'The best thing was the relaxed atmosphere and versatile alumni' 鈥 students and alumni met at the Meet Your Community event
School of Business alumni from different majors talked about their career experiences and gave advice on choosing a major subject and finding employment in an event aimed at the first-year business students.

Aalto University alumnus Petteri Isotupa: 鈥楧are to think and to ask why鈥
With his bequest, alumni Petteri Isotupa wants to support future generations鈥 opportunities for a good education.

Henri Yoki: When my children ask what their dad is doing, I answer that I am solving the climate crisis
Henri Yoki, M.Sc. in both tech and business, founded his first company while studying international business at the School of Business. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of a company focusing on green energy transition. There, he gets to widely apply everything he learned during his career and studies.

Avatars and genuine interaction
Aalto University鈥檚 researchers are contributing to the creation of redesigned maternity and child health clinics and positive childbirth experiences in their research projects. The visions seize the potential of technology, such as childbirth simulation in a 3D-video conference using an avatar, a virtual character. On the other hand, the researchers would also like to hold on to the best practices from the past, such as the traditional child health clinic card, genuine human interaction and the rotina tradition, visits by family and close-ones to meet the newborn and bring foods as a gift.

Alumna Miia Martikainen: my heart beats for solving the challenges of our society's well-being
鈥業 became interested in business studies because I felt that through them, I could be part of making an impact that matters鈥 says Miia Martikainen, our alumna. Martikainen has been working as a consultant for almost a decade now, and she is currently in her dream job solving the future challenges of the public social and health care system.

Alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in NYC to learn about the predictability of stock returns
The meet-and-greet was organized at the Consulate General of Finland in New York City on February 6th.

Changes in the Alumni Network Board
Mia Sirki盲 started as the chair and Ossi Leikola and Riitta Silvennoinen as members

Risto Siilasmaa encourages students to make an impact
Aalto Alumnus Risto Siilasmaa spoke to students taking part in Aalto International Talent programme, encouraging them to make an impact in the world.

Kristo Ovaska is the Alumnus of the Year 2022 of the School of Business
鈥楾here is a great deal of demand for wide-ranging competence in the labour market,鈥 says Kristo Ovaska
