Malin Gustavsson
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Malin Gustavsson

Malin Gustavsson has spent nine years bringing her expertise to issues relating to gender equality and diversity. She is head of her own growing business, Ekvalita. Gustavsson’s passionate engagement through dialogue and innovative practices has made her a sought-after ideas person, speaker and advisor on organisational matters.

Malin Gustavsson

Malin Johanna Christina Gustavsson
Born May 31, 1978, Hammerland, Åland Islands

Master of Arts (Women’s Studies), 2006, University of Helsinki
Bachelor of Politics (Political Science), 2008, Åbo Akademi

Managing Director, Founder and Owner 2008-, Ekvalita Ltd
Course organiser, 2007-14, Åbo Akademi and University of Helsinki
Equalities Officer, 2010-11, Folkhälsan
Schools project leader, equal opportunities, 2009-10, Folkhälsan
Project Leader, 2007-09, Folkhälsan
Consultant, equality and diversity (self-employed), 2006-2008

Areas of expertise and awards
Developing methods to promote gender equality and diversity
Gender equality as a part of practical daily work
Organisational leadership, development of strategies and work flows
Svenska Kulturfonden (Swedish cultural fund) award for work with children and young people

Photo: Johan Karrento
Written by Malin Gustavsson and Kaija Hartikainen (ed.)
Translated by John Calton

That people are respected as individuals within an organisation is the cornerstone of equality and diversity expert Malin Gustavsson's work with various organisations. You have to create an environment where people can be and work as themselves.

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My dream is to be able to stay open and self-critical in my own work going forward and to keep challenging myself as I encounter unknown worlds through new people.

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