Laura Saarikoski

Laura Saarikoski has an extensive work experience in the field of journalism. Laura started their career at Helsingin Sanomat in 1995 as a Metro reporter and later worked as a US stringer in Washington DC. Laura also held various roles at Helsingin Sanomat, including Sunday Editor, Features Editor, and US Correspondent. From 2019 to 2022, they served as the Managing Editor for News. Currently, they are the Editor in Chief, Premium at Helsingin Sanomat. In addition, they worked as a Visiting fellow at the University of Oxford's Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism from 2011 to 2012.

Laura Saarikoski attended the University of Tampere from 1994 to 2005, where they obtained a Master's degree with a major in journalism. Laura also pursued a minor in political history from the University of Helsinki from 2001 to 2003. In 1998 to 2000, Laura studied US politics and economy at The George Washington University. Additionally, they completed a high school exchange program at Marist Sisters' College in Auckland, New Zealand in 1991-1992, earning a 6th Form Certificate. Laura Saarikoski was a Reuters Fellow at the University of Oxford from 2011 to 2012, specializing in journalism. Laura also participated in a Leadership Seminar at Georgetown University in 2014. Further details about their education at the University of Oxford are not available.