Prior to SEI, Helen worked on the communication team of the Estonian transmission system operator Elering. She communicated energy (electricity and gas) topics as well as organising international events and inaugurations. Helen has also been a Global Fellow at Boston University, worked for the Honorary Consul of Estonia in Milan and Alstom Italy, and been an intern at Cultural Agents Initiative, Harvard University and Wiseman, Hong Kong.

Helen has a background in international communication as well as music. She holds a Master’s Degree in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation from the University of Milan. She is also a graduate of the Estonian School of Diplomacy.

As a polyglot, Helen’s main interests include cross-cultural communication, communication psychology and international cooperation.