Varpu Saari

Varpu Saari is a communications professional with extensive experience in various roles within the field. Currently serving as a Communications Planner and Communications Specialist at Österbottens välfärdsområde since November 2021, Varpu has previously worked as a Communications Specialist at Vaasan Sairaanhoitopiiri from January 2020 to March 2022, and as an Information Manager at Dermoshop Oy from August 2014 to January 2020. Varpu's expertise includes writing, editing, and planning content for marketing communications, customer magazines, and social media, along with managing PR and media relations. Additional experience includes freelance journalism and a role as a journalist at I-Mediat Oy/Pohjalainen from January 2006 to April 2013, alongside a position as secretary-general at Isonkyrön seurakunta. Varpu holds a Master's degree in Speech Communication from the University of Jyväskylä.