Anna-Kaisa Hakkarainen

Anna-Kaisa Hakkarainen is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in various roles, currently serving as a Climate Specialist at ELY-keskus since February 2024. Previously, Hakkarainen held positions such as Communications Specialist at Suomen metsäkeskus, focusing on project communications, and Communications Advisor at Suomen Tekstiili & Muoti ry, overseeing long-term communications planning for the textile industry in Finland. Additional experience includes roles at the Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes, as a freelance writer and communications consultant, and contributions to Plan International Finland. Hakkarainen possesses a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Helsinki and has completed several relevant business and design qualifications.