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Bringing the human dimension

to research and innovation

so people connect to what matters and engage with purpose

towards societal missions.

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About

Supporting Those at the Frontier

of Research and Innovation

 

We live in an era of social, geopolitical, ecological, and technological challenges across Europe. These developments are deeply interconnected, yet they are often addressed within separate fields, institutions and communities. This creates a growing need for shared understandign and common ground. 

Europe's most urgent challenges cannot be solved by any single field alone. Whether you work in the private sector, the public sector, or civil society, meaningful change is often long-term, and involves many stakeholders. 

I support dedicated people and organizations committed to missions

of societal relevance, helping others see the value and impact they bring. Through a strategic and human-centered approach, I bring attention to both the people behind the work and the individuals it aims to serve.

This human context helps others understand why the work matters and who it matters to.

The form this work takes varies—from publications and documentary filmmaking to stakeholder engagement and initiative leadership. However, the underlying goal remains the same: to help your work reach the people whose trust, participation, and support are needed for it to move forward.

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Working on stakeholder engagement session within

Latvia international positioning strategy development, 2022

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MY WORK ACROSS INNOVATION,
RESEARCH & EU INITIATIVES

  • Science engagement work within EU research institutions and companies through bridging the gap between research and societal relevance.

  • Developing, writing and leading EU-funded projects in education, technology, research and innovation. 

  • Social impact and business mentor for EU-scale innovation projects 

  • Co-development of Latvia’s International positioning strategy. Aligning stakeholders across the public sector, industry, society and EU priorities.

  • Co-development of the Mission Sea2030  within the EU mission framework.

  • The Baltic Sea platform "Connected Through the Sea", addressing systemic fragmentation across the region by developing a new model for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

  • Education and cultural project development at UNESCO, focusing on global partnerships and interdisciplinary work.

  • Film and editorial storytelling connecting research, education, and social impact.

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INNOVATION & RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT

Helping mission-driven companies and organisations build engagement, shared understanding, and connection to industry and societal relevance.

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EU-SCALE WORK

Supporting mission-driven companies

and organisations build engagement, shared understanding, and stronger connection to industry and societal relevance to contribute to Europe’s long-term competitiveness and its ability to tackle societal challenges with lasting impact

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

I believe lasting change happens through a mission-oriented approach, and this principle runs through everything I do. Through keynotes and public discussions, I share this perspective while highlighting the value of mission-driven work and the people behind it.

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Photo: Laimonis Stīpnieks, (CC BY-SA 4.0)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

The Story of the Baltic Way 
 

The Baltic Way, 1989 when two million people formed

a human chain across the Baltics to claim their freedom. 

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My worldview and mission-oriented thinking is rooted in the country

I come from. Latvia.
One of a truly inspirational stories symbolizing

what alignment around a shared mission can look like at scale,

is the story of the Baltic Way.

Not just as a historical turning point, but a timeless testimony

of the power of dedication, courage and resilience.

It showed what becomes possible when people align around a shared mission, a story that continues to inspire generations to build

a future where humanness finds its place.

Even though my path led me to Sweden, that imprint, that collective lived experience, remained my compass.

It is a quiet reminder that in our fragmented world, this kind of unity

is not just a history lesson. It is a necessity and reality never losing its momentum. 

Today, I work as a translator and connector between systems and cultures, fields and perspectives, looking closely at the heart of mission-driven work and bring forward its value and the people behind it. 

                    

INNOVATION SENSEMAKING

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​Reflections, insights, and resources on innovation, research, collaboration,

and the human dimensions of mission-driven work. 

Linkedin 

Stockholm, Sweden 

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