Hannele Tulkki-Williams

Hannele Tulkki-Williams is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program management and advocacy, currently serving as Pacific Programme Manager at World Vision New Zealand since November 2021. Previously, Hannele held the position of Interim Operations Director at World Vision Papua New Guinea and served as a columnist for Suomenmaa Newspaper. Hannele's career includes significant roles at Felm, where responsibilities spanned from Programme Officer to Senior Programme Manager, and interim management positions for West Africa. Additionally, a sabbatical was taken in 2018 to hike Te Araroa Trail across New Zealand, promoting women's entrepreneurship. Hannele's background also includes a Junior Field Officer role with UNHCR and various committee memberships related to social and health services. Hannele's educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Helsinki and a Bachelor's degree in the same field.