My dreams

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.

On the other hand, my dream is for my work to become unnecessary at some point in the future, as equality becomes the norm in people’s thinking.

My dream is, to quote Ynestra King, an entirely new kind of pie with enough slices for everyone.

“I am not interested in an equal slice of a rotten pie.”

By Malin Gustavsson and Kaija Hartikainen (ed.). Translated by Kaisla Kajava. Revised by John Calton.

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