Jannika Aalto

Jannika Aalto is a seasoned professional in climate change, sustainability, and operations, excelling in taking projects from inception to successful completion while focusing on achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, particularly in climate action and gender equality.

With a background as a pivotal member of the Directors team at TEDxLondon, where she led operations and sustainability initiatives, and as the COO at TeacherGaming, the company renowned for MinecraftEdu, later acquired by Microsoft in 2016, Jannika has demonstrated her expertise in managing diverse projects and driving impactful outcomes.

Her educational journey includes completing Matriculation examination at Kimpisen lukio, earning a CELTA qualification in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language from Stafford House London, a Master of Science in Climate Change from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Master of Education in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Eastern Finland.

Throughout her career, Jannika Aalto has held key positions such as Sustainability consultant & researcher at Freelance, Marketing Manager at WunderTree, Operations Director at TEDxLondon, OPENx Director at TEDxLondon, Partner Success Manager at Creatubbles™, COO and producer / project manager at TeacherGaming LLC, and Financial and office manager at TeacherGaming LLC, showcasing her multidimensional skill set and commitment to driving sustainable change.

Jannika's specializations in climate action, sustainability, and gender equality, combined with her rich professional background, position her as an invaluable asset in driving organizations towards sustainable practices and achieving global development goals.