Workshop: Leadership for Meaningful Change - Concrete Ways to Engage Audiences

Aalto University
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This event is by invitation only.

In this solution-oriented workshop, participants will co-create actionable strategies and practices to engage audiences and drive change in challenging environments. 

Through discussions and facilitated small-group sessions, participants will, for instance, design strategies for communicating complex topics and ways to empower youth to act for positive change. 

The program will feature, among others, the Foundation's Senior Advisor Jamie Hyneman. 

Program 

13:45-16:00 Leadership for Meaningful Change - Concrete Ways to Engage Audiences

13:45-13:50 Welcome Remarks

  • Terhi Mölsä, CEO, Fulbright Finland Foundation
  • Representative from Aalto University (TBC)

13:50-14:25 Fireside Chat: Creating Meaningful Change  

  • Jamie Hyneman, CEO, M5 Industries; Senior Advisor, Fulbright Finland Foundation  
  • Jenni Halonen, Member, Finland's Agenda2030 Youth Group; 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe
  • Moderator: Terhi Mölsä, CEO, Fulbright Finland Foundation 

14:25-14:45 Coffee break 

14:45-15:25 Thematic Small Group Discussions

Teachers Empowering Students (2 groups): How can educators empower students of different age groups to advocate and act for positive change?   

Facilitators: 

  • Kirsi Peräjärvi, Principal, Lahti Rudolf Steiner School; 2023 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant Awardee
  • Tarja Mykrä, Program Specialist, Fulbright Finland Foundation; 2015-16 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching; 2019 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grants to the U.S.

Science Communication (3 groups): How can researchers communicate their research to diverse audiences, such as, decision makers, media, and the general public?  

Facilitators: 

  • Emma Mulhern, Research Scientist, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; 2021-22 Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Awardee
  • Joshua Wilson, Professor, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado; 2024-25 Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies, University of Helsinki
  • TBC

Youth Activating Youth (2 groups): What are some inspirational ways that youth can advocate for positive change?  

Facilitators: 

  • Jenni Halonen, Member, Finland's Agenda2030 Youth Group; 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe
  • Petra Karjalainen, Vice-Chair, Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development, Finland's Agenda2030 Youth Group; 2023 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe

Redesigning Mobility Programs (for Fulbright administrators): How can the Fulbright Finland Foundation take into consideration sustainability in program design and implementation, and other ways?   

Facilitator: 

  • Leasa Weimer, Director for Global Partnerships, University of Denver, Colorado; Fulbright U.S. Fellow 2011-12 and Fulbright Finland Foundation staff alum 

15:25-15:55 Debriefing the Small Group Discussions 

15:55-16:00 Closing Remarks 

16:00 Event Ends

For any questions, please contact Maija Kettunen, Communications Manager ([email protected])