I am a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the CERADA research center, University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland.

 

I earned a degree in Music Education in 2004, Music Therapy in 2008 and Further Qualification Certification in entrepreneurship & well-being in 2018. My doctoral dissertation was finalised in June, 2022. 

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I have led as a CEO my own music therapy clinic in 2008-2022, as well as worked in international and national NGO environments since early 2000´s. I also served as a Chairman of the Board (2012–2019), and CEO & HR manager (2019–2022) in early private early childhood services emphasizing music and ecological education.

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I have extensive experience in applying wide range of socially engaged music and arts practices in education and healthcare, as well as organizing and leading public health projects for children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens.

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During my doctoral research project I was affiliated with the ArtsEqual Research Consortium (The Arts as a Public Service: Strategic Steps towards Equality) funded by the Academy of the Finland and Center for Educational Research and Academic Development (CERADA). My work contributed especially to the work of Arts in health, welfare and care research group.

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Other research and development projects I have contributed to lately include Economic Evaluation of Cultural Health and Wellbeing (ArtWell), Kreativ personcentrerad vårdkonst, and Remote Music Therapy Services in Intensive Medical Rehabilitation -project.

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As a researcher I am interested in the interdisciplinary area(s) of arts in health, cultural well-being and public health. My research interests include also hybrid working and learning environments, health promotion and social justice issues.

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