Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Computer Programmer, Storyteller |
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| Nationality | Finnish |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Finland |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 153 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Blue/Hazel |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Ash Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Aalto University, Stanford University |
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| Degree | Engineering, Product Engineering |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 29/08/2016 |
Family
| Husband | Ville Vesterinen | ||||
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| Parents | Names Not Known | ||||
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Favourites
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| Favourite Movie | Harry Potter |
| Favourite Destination | Helsinki (Southern Capital of Finland) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She developed an interest in web design at the age of 13. | |
| 2. In 2001, she designed a webpage in Finnish dedicated to Al Gore. | |
| 3. She is the creative mind behind 'Hello Ruby', a book introducing kids to computers. | |
| 4. She co-established Rails Girls, a worldwide initiative focusing on teaching programming to girls. | |
| 5. Currently collaborates with Codecademy, an online learning platform. | |
| 6. Recipient of the 2013 Ruby Hero award and honored as the Digital Champion of Finland. | |
| 7. Her TEDx speech at CERN discussing children and technology has amassed over 1.5 million views. |