Otto Turtonen

Otto Turtonen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in crisis management and international relations. Currently serving as a Project Officer at the Crisis Management Initiative since October 2016, Otto has previously worked as a Desk Officer for Fragile States at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and as a Project Coordinator for Finn Church Aid. Additional roles include a Desk Officer for International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, a Junior Advisor and Political Affairs Intern at the Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C., and a Culture and Press Intern at the Embassy of Finland in London. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in War Studies from King's College London and a Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Relations from the University of Tampere, complemented by an international exchange program at Aston University focused on International Relations and Security Studies.