Lauri Karjalainen

Lauri Karjalainen has significant experience in social services and project management, currently serving as Operatiivinen päällikkö at Kotokunta Oy since November 2023. Prior to this role, Karjalainen held various positions, including Project Manager at Go Strong Oy and Business Area Manager of Child Protection and Immigration Services at Huolenpitäjät Oy. Additionally, Karjalainen was a Project Manager and Director at Vantaan kaupunki, where responsibilities included managing projects related to the influx of Ukrainians due to the war, and overseeing the Viertola Reception Home for children in care. Previous leadership roles encompass directorship at Kalliolan setlementti and Monipalvelukeskus Aurinkoinen, focusing on family group homes and youth shelters for unaccompanied minors. Karjalainen's educational background includes a degree in Social Sciences from Laurea ammattikorkeakoulu.