I was elected as a councilor in Espoo city council and Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county. Thank you!

WHO AM I?

I am Taru Salovaara, a 32-year-old nurse and practical nurse from Espoo. Throughout my career, I have worked in various healthcare roles in nursing homes, home care, home hospitals, and as a personal assistant. In recent years, I have primarily worked in communications and journalism, as well as serving as a regional coordinator for the council groups of Eastern and Western Uusimaa. I have maintained my expertise and understanding of the current state of healthcare by taking shifts during holidays and extended leaves.

I am currently studying for a Master's degree in Wellbeing Management in Developing Social and Healthcare Services at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. I believe these studies will provide me with both a deeper understanding of future challenges in the social and healthcare sector and concrete tools for better leadership.

In my free time, I am actively involved in organizations and associations. Cancer patient advocacy is especially close to my heart, and as the chair of the Finnish Gynecological Cancer Patients' Association, I work to ensure that every cancer patient receives high-quality care, support, and rehabilitation—without forgetting their loved ones. In recent years, I have also delved deeper into the societal position of people living alone. Although Finland has 1.3 million people living alone, their voices are rarely heard, and society is primarily developed with others in mind.

On this page, I share my thoughts primarily from a political perspective, but also through my work, trustee positions, and everyday experiences.