Laura Valkonen

Laura Valkonen has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Laura currently holds the position of Chief Specialist at the Ministry of the Environment of Finland, where they assess the impact of operations and projects within the department of the Built Environment. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Specialist at the same ministry, focusing on creating evaluation practices and impact assessment methods.

Before their time in the public sector, Laura worked as a Senior Consultant at Owal Group Oy, where they planned and conducted evaluations, impact assessments, and studies for various organizations. Laura also served as a Project Manager, responsible for generating deals, selling consulting services, and executing projects.

Laura's previous experience includes working as a Consultant and Project Manager at Ramboll Management Consulting, where they assisted municipal and governmental organizations in improving performance and sustainability. Laura conducted evaluations and impact assessments, provided recommendations for improvement, and conducted studies on regional business opportunities.

Earlier in their career, Laura worked as an Associate at Leimdörfer, executing property transactions and coordinating related finance. Laura also worked as a Researcher and Research Assistant at ETLA, where they conducted surveys and research on topics such as tax incentives, deregulation, and the impact of parental leave on women’s career and earnings.

Laura's work experience began with a summer trainee position at Mandatum Life Insurance. Overall, they have gained extensive experience in evaluation, impact assessment, project management, and consultancy roles in both the public and private sectors.

Laura Valkonen obtained their M.Sc. degree in Economics from the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku, where they studied from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, they attended Ecole de Hautes Etudes Commerciales (EDHEC) from 2003 to 2004, however, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.