Joonas Kolehmainen

Joonas Kolehmainen is an experienced professional with a diverse background in communication, media planning, and cultural management. Currently serving as a Producer at Kansalliskirjasto - The National Library of Finland since October 2021, Kolehmainen previously held the position of Communications Specialist at the University of Helsinki from January 2019 to September 2021. Additionally, Kolehmainen served as a Deputy member of the City Council of Helsinki from June 2017 to June 2021, contributing to the Sport sub-committee. Earlier roles include Media Planner at Spottio, Country Manager at AutoUncle, and various positions at Raha-automaattiyhdistys, RAY, where Kolehmainen focused on customer service in casino operations. Kolehmainen's early career in the arts included roles as a Producer at Gallery Helsinki Contemporary and Gallery Kalhama&Piippo, as well as a reporter intern for Kustannusosakeyhtiö Uusi Suomi. Academic qualifications include a Master's Degree in Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Tallinn University.