Team

Meet Our Team

Mahdi Sayyadi

As the Project Coordinator of Talent Boost FSEJ at the faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law, I am responsible for managing and coordinating the tasks and activities of the Talent Boost team.
In this role, I oversee the project’s scope, timeline, and budget, and ensure that all team members are working efficiently and effectively towards achieving the project’s goals. I am also responsible for identifying and managing any risks or issues that arise during the project’s implementation, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders involved in the project.

Angelica Conti

As a Project Assistant for the Talent Boost FSEJ project, I work with communication and social media, organize eventes, and contact local organizations to establish fruitful cooperation and find suitable internships for international master’s students at the FSEJ faculty. I also co-hosted the podcast “Finvironment”, which is about studying, working, and living in Finland as international people. Besides this role, I am currently pursuing a PhD in Law at the Institute for Human Rights at Åbo Akademi.

Former Team Members


Bibek Kadel


Sukrit Pant


Dandi Merga Gutema


Boglárka Selényi


Shahrokh Nikou, Ph.D


Stephen Philips, Ph.D


Jessica Blackburn


Tamara Engelmann


Asmaa Hinawi


Daniela Puyos


Thao Orrensalo


Maedeh Ghorbanian


Diep Pham

 

Åbo Akademi Talent Boost Project Coordinator

Mirjam Granström

Mirjam Granström is coordinating the Talent Boost program on central level at Åbo Akademi University. She holds a master’s degree in public international law from Åbo Akademi University. Previously, she has worked as a counsellor for immigrants in their integration processes at Luckan Integration. Her employment history also includes working with legal questions at the UNHCR, assisting in research focusing on questions related to conflict management at the Åland Islands Peace Institute and being active as a volunteer in the refugee relief.