team

Aram is an internationally awarded producer, trainer, and expert in social development projects. He has over 30 years of experience in educational initiatives promoting peace and inclusion among children and youth in more than 10 countries, in collaboration with government bodies, NGOs, the police, and media organizations.

Aflatuni has had a long career in media as a TV journalist and CEO, producing socially impactful content for audiences in the millions – from conflict zones to major entertainment productions. Formats created by his team have been localized in several countries and have received major recognitions, including the C21’s Best Multiplatform Format Award, the European Crime Prevention Award, and the Finnish State Award for Public Information.

Pedram is a community educator and an award-winning media creator. He has been involved in developing the method since 2016 and has trained hundreds of teachers in Finland, as well as in Estonia and Latvia as part of an Erasmus+ project.

Pedram has directed numerous Gutsy Go media productions, with the best ones recognized with Shortland Media Awards. He is also a recipient of the Finnish State Award for Public Information. In addition, Pedram has worked as a professional musician for nearly two decades.

Mikko is an experienced teacher, as well as a serial entrepreneur and Doctor of Forest Sciences. He has worked for over a decade in the corporate world as a systems designer, while also coordinating and training the international TFP youth education program across 15 countries.

Vehmas has conducted biodiversity research as the first in the world to utilize laser scanning technology. He also has a background as a professional athlete, having been part of the Nokia Adventure Team in adventure sports.

Johanna has over 20 years of experience in national TV and media productions, with a special focus on creating socially impactful content, developing concepts, and managing production processes. As part of a team, she has won the Golden Venla award.

She holds degrees in cultural production and media production. Johanna is also in the process of graduating as a specialist in nature-based impacts and resource efficiency.

Hanna-Mari is a drama pedagogue and expert in speech communication, with over 25 years of experience working in schools. She has also produced educational materials and training programs for international educational organizations in Europe and the Caucasus.

In addition, Hanna-Mari is a certified midwife and has worked not only in clinical practice but also as a trainer for HUS (Helsinki University Hospital) and as a crisis work partner for the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Armenia.

Leevi has completed a vocational qualification in audiovisual media and works supporting the Gutsy Go media team in filming, editing, and publishing.

As a professional dancer, he has over ten years of experience in street dance as a group instructor, in TV productions, and on large stages such as SuomiLove, the Elämä Lapselle concert, and Ruisrock.

Mikko has 20 years of experience in TV and video production, media literacy education, and audiovisual media training. He graduated from the Master’s program in Visual and Media Anthropology at Freie Universität Berlin in 2013 and holds a teaching qualification. Mikko has trained hundreds of young people in media literacy and audiovisual journalism at various educational institutions and serves as a regular lecturer at Berlin Media University and the University of Tartu.

Throughout his career, Mikko has worked extensively as a cameraman, editor, and producer, particularly in journalistic and educational content. He has produced content for television and online platforms and has worked for several years as a digital learning materials producer at Sanoma Pro.