Johanna Välimäki

Athlete, Brainstormer, Concerned citizen, Event planner, Explorer, Job-seeker, Marketer, Student, World traveler, Writer/Editor

Johanna Välimäki is an International Business student from Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Finland, with a strong passion for marketing, business strategy, and sustainability. Driven by curiosity and a constant desire to grow, Johanna actively seeks out new challenges and learning opportunities across diverse fields. This eagerness to explore has led to broad experience across various topics, industries, and events ranging from business development and branding to sustainability initiatives and cross-cultural collaboration. With a forward-thinking mindset, Johanna is particularly interested in how innovative marketing and responsible business practices can create long-term impact. Always open to new ideas and perspectives, Johanna believes that growth happens outside of comfort zones and strives to turn knowledge into meaningful action.

- Human-centered marketing and behavioral insight - Sustainable business thinking - Creative storytelling through photography and writing

Marketing isn’t just about selling; it can shape behavior, culture, and sustainable choices. That sustainability isn’t a cost; it’s a competitive advantage. People aren’t powerless; they are the spark that ignites change. "Photography captures people. Poetry gives voice to emotion. Marketing shapes choices. Business builds systems. People give purpose to progress."

Healthcare, Marketing, Sustainable business

I became in touch with TED- community through a friend who recommended me to join a TEDxVaasa- team in organizing their next event, TEDxVaasa 2026 because of my excellent work in my previous marketing projects. I joined and have gained a lot of new experience and perspectives. TED- talks are also familiar to me from before when I've watched some very interesting conversations about topics that were of interest to me.

I love photography and writing poems. I'm good at creativity, leading me to sometimes to sit for hours when I'm immersed in a project I feel very passionate about.