Kirsi Korhonen

Kirsi Korhonen is an experienced and passionate professional in international affairs, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on global communities, mobility, and intercultural communication. She excels in diverse, innovative, and active community settings, aiming to contribute to making the world a better place through collaboration. Her interests span talent attraction, mobility, retention, organisational and service development, leadership, training, and project management.

With a diverse background ranging from volunteer work to consulting, management, and entrepreneurship, Kirsi is a natural networker actively engaged in professional and volunteering circles, including Talent Boost, the startup scene, and scouting. In her current roles as the International HR Specialist at the University of Helsinki and the founder of International Fox Agency, she advocates for and supports the internationalization efforts of UH, other organizations, and Finland as a whole, handling strategic and operative functions from policy-making to customer service.

Driven by a desire for personal and organizational/community development with an international focus, Kirsi is inquisitive and curious about people, culture, and communities. Her social, open-minded, and friendly nature makes her adept at networking, collaboration, and innovation. She envisions herself in a leadership role working towards shared goals of fostering a meaningful, equal, and balanced life.

Kirsi possesses a proactive approach towards new ideas and projects, always seeking ways to support individuals, communities, and organizations. Collaboration defines her work style, thriving on a diverse range of tasks within a motivating team environment. She values opportunities to apply her knowledge and skills for the greater good and appreciates chances for travel and living abroad.

Kirsi's key specialities include networking, collaboration, international affairs, HR, global mobility, talent attraction and retention, intercultural communication, service and community development, project management, and problem-solving.