the gutsy team
Veera Ikonen
Managing Director
veera.ikonen@gutsygo.fi
+358 40 7080701
Gutsy Go’s Managing Director Veera Ikonen is an award-winning journalist, producer, and writer/director with 20 years of experience. She has participated in the production of multiple TV properties, including the youth isolation prevention series, Banged Up, and the Tampere Film Festival prize-winning documentary, The Unknown Refugee.
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Mikko Mäkipää
Educational Strategist
mikko.makipaa@gutsy.fi
+358405326095
Mikko Mäkipää has learned to be inspired by challenges. A visionary educator, Mäkipää developed the Gutsy Go training guide, and monitors trainee standards. He is a born optimist who specializes in public speaking and building confidence in young people who suffer from social anxiety.
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Heini Salopelto
Pedagogue and educator
heini.salopelto@gutsygo.fi
+358 44 2811 821
With twenty years of experience as a secondary school English language and special needs teacher under her belt, Heini is a highly versatile educator and training developer, who has assisted a wide variety of learners. Heini’s passion for amateur dramatics has given her an opportunity to engage in acting, and in directing and producing plays.
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Johanna Vanttaja
Event Producer
johanna.vanttaja@gutsygo.fi
+358400390551
Johanna Vanttaja has many years of experience producing international film and cultural events. She spearheads Gutsy Go City Interventions and oversees training events and general community management. She is passionate about volunteering and is a master connector.
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Pedram Aflatuni
Educator, DoP-Editor
pedram@gutsygo.fi
+358406726226
Pedram Aflatuni is community educator with a professional musical theater background. He is a Gutsy Go coach, editor, and cinematographer. Passionate about skateboarding and versatile as a musician, you’ll find him in a good mood 99% of the time.
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Carita Kauppinen
Executive Producer
Carita has worked in various drama and entertainment productions for over 15 years. She applies her skills at Gutsy Go to making peace solutions visible.
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