Ellen Risto

Ellen Risto has a diverse work experience that spans across different industries. Ellen'smost recent role is as a Content Director at Ahum, where they have been working since January 2022. Prior to that, they were a Content Development Manager and a Licensed Psychologist at Ahum from January 2021 to February 2022. Before joining Ahum, Ellen worked as a Licensed Psychologist at Capio Sverige, where they focused on primary care and provided assessment and treatment for mild to moderate mental health issues using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Ellen also conducted internet-based CBT and group activities. Ellen's previous experience includes working as a Licensed Psychologist and a PTP Psychologist at Arbetsförmedlingen from September 2017 to May 2019. Ellen worked as a Caregiver at Frösunda Omsorg AB from March 2016 to July 2017. Additionally, Ellen had an internship as a Psychology Candidate at Öppenvårdspsykologerna, psychologkliniken Karolinska sjukhuset, where they conducted developmental assessments for preschool children and conducted parent interviews and observations. Prior to their psychology career, Ellen worked as a Warehouse Employee and later as a Floor Manager at Verifone, where they were responsible for inventory management and developing efficient workflows. Ellen also had a brief internship at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Medicinsk in 2014.

Ellen Risto completed a Master's degree in Psychology from Karolinska Institutet from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, they studied Mandarin at Renmin University of China from 2009 to 2010. In their earlier years, they pursued their secondary education at Blackebergs gymnasium from 2006 to 2009, focusing on social sciences.