Kirsi Piispanen is an experienced communications professional currently serving as a Communications Specialist at Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue since January 2023. Previously, Kirsi worked at Kuopio University Hospital from September 2019 to January 2023, holding roles that included Communications Coordinator and Web Editor, focusing on website development, marketing, and social media management. Other notable positions include FinnHealth Marketing Coordinator, Tiedottaja for the City of Kuopio, and various roles in sales and marketing, including as a Key Account Manager at Savon Sanomat. Kirsi holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration from Savonia and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Savonia University of Applied Sciences.