Lea Turunen

Lea Turunen is a seasoned project manager currently serving at the European Forest Institute since May 2011, specializing in voluntary partnership agreements and governance within the EU FLEGT Action Plan, particularly with Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Republic of Congo. Turunen has a diverse background that includes founding membership at Somatic Experiencing Finland ry and life coaching. Prior experience includes a role as Programme Manager for Forests and Environment at the European Commission, where Turunen managed biodiversity and sustainable forest projects in the Republic of Congo, as well as consultancy and project management roles at Bio Intelligence Service and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. Turunen holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Eastern Finland and has completed additional training in somatic experiencing and coaching.