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Elias Vartio (eng)

Lawyer with a background in journalism, father of tree.

Master of law. Master of social sciences.

My passion is to make this world a bit more inclusive and playful. I work as a legal expert
at an NGO focused on social rights that does advocacy and support for informal carers and their loved ones. In my work I offer both offer practical advice as well as to watch and follow-up on upcoming legislation. Apart from my background in journalism and law, I have also had the advantage to work with wonderful people in a range of fields. I thrive on human encounters and prospecting opportunities for positive change.

This spring (2025) I'm running for a position in Helsinki City council as an independent candidate in Centre party. My candidate number is #545.  

CV:

Age: 39

• Born in Korsholm, Finland
• High-school (IB-baccalaureate) in Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong 2002-2004
• Gap-year voluntering in Cambodia for Sustainablecambodia.org 2004-2005
• Finnish military service (12 months) 2005-2006
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (international public law), Åbo Akademi 2011
• Master of Social sciences (international public law) Åbo Akademi 2013
• Internship at the Finnish embassy in the Hague, Netherlands, fall 2013
• Member of Futurelab Europe 200
• Bachelor of law, Helsinki university 2019
• Master of laws, Helsinki University 2019

Work experience:

> Carers Finland, legal expert 4/2022 --> (ongoing)

> Disability Rights lawyer, SAMS 2018 - 2022

> Research coordinator, Åland Islands Peace Institute 2016 - 2018

> Paralegal, Asianajotoimisto Hytinantti

> Earlier experience from print- and radiojournalism (Svenska Yle, Hangötidningen, Studentbladet, many smaller publications)