We are MIELI Without Borders

Dr. Anna Lenkewitz-Salminen

Chairperson

Seven years ago, I embarked on a new adventure in Finland, blending my love for history with a deep commitment to community engagement. Since 2018, I bring a personal touch to advocacy and migrant empowerment.

My journey is guided by values of compassion, empathy, and warmth, ensuring that every interaction leaves people feeling valued and supported. From recruiting and training volunteers to engaging in advocacy efforts across various networks, I’m committed to amplifying voices and driving positive change. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. With a strategic mindset and a listening ear, I’m dedicated to fostering inclusive communities where everyone’s story is heard and respected.

I am deeply passionate about making mental health services accessible and enhancing the mental wellbeing of migrant communities. I have a clear vision to foster a sense of belonging through effective, sustainable partnerships among diverse stakeholders, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in decision-making processes.

Kamilla Fodor

Vice President / Community Outreach & Partnerships

I am an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is deeply passionate about community engagement and the realisation of ideas. I have a professional background in social services, social research, and community education.

My journey in the nonprofit sector began at the age of 16 when I started volunteering at a reception center near my hometown of Budapest. Since then, I have developed a profound admiration for grassroots initiatives and self-organization.

To effectively address the mental health needs of both local residents and newcomers, I firmly believe in adopting a multidisciplinary approach that fosters innovation and practical solutions. It is precisely for this reason that I find Mieli Without Borders to be an ideal platform for cultivating effective practices, forging meaningful connections, and providing support to all.

Hope Makara

Member of the Board / Secretary

I have an education background in Health education and community development and am a licensed Sosionomi (social worker) in Finland. I became involved with integration work while studying at Diak UAS and have primarily worked in civil society in NGOs and nonprofit organizations.

In my spare time, I like to walk with my dog Happy, do arts n’ crafts, and try new things!

Tadeja Munyui

Member of the Board / Treasurer

I am a resilient and focused public health nurse.

Dedicated to promoting health among at-risk populations trough education, special services and preventive health care. My work is focused on providing health care services for undocumented people.

I am excited to be part of MIELI Without Borders’ board and hope to make an impact when it comes to mental health for all immigrants, regardless of their status.

Daniela Moldovan

Member of the Board / Volunteer Coordination & Events

I graduated from Helsinki University, with a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Encounters with focus on Area and Cultural Studies.

During the past years, I have been engaged in different activities that linked mental health and immigration. I am interested in wellbeing, handicraft activities and storytelling as a tool of empowerment. I enjoy walking in the nature and spending times with friends.

Originally I am from Transylvania, Romania and I have been living in Finland for over 10 years.

Joey Cramer Vincentsen

Member of the Board / IT

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Danish national living in Finland for the past 10 years. Helsinki city based but with a special love for both Lapland and the Finnish nature.

I am an accredited Socionom specialized in Community Development and Social Ethics. On an everyday basis I do Quality Assurance in the Finnish IT sector, including User Experience, Testing and Localization on consumer products. I am experienced with coaching and peer learning, and have previously worked in the Swedish-Finnish school sector.

Nadja Koskela

Member of the Board / Marketing & Communication

Born, raised and – somewhat – grown up in Germany, I chose Finland as my home almost 7 years ago. With a background and close to a decade of experience in digital marketing, I have always been interested in purpose-driven organizations. Going through some struggles myself, I experienced first-hand how difficult it is to get support for one’s mental health, even more if you’re not Finnish or Finnish-speaking.

MIELI Without Borders aims to fill exactly this gap, and I am proud and happy to be part of this mission.

Cisil Havunto

Deputy Board Member / Grants

Mental well-being is the backbone for building socially sustainable communities. In MWB, we advocate for equal access to mental health services regardless of language skills, background or residence status.

Cyrille Blondé

Deputy Board Member / Wellbeing Coordinator

I was born and grew up in France where I also graduated as a work psychologist. I worked around a year before I moved to Finland in 2021. I was surprised to observe and hear stories on how difficult it was to access mental health services in Finland as an immigrant.

I am glad to participate in making MIELI Without Borders grow as it contributes to tackle many issues regarding immigration and mental health in Finland.

Michelle Jiménez Caviedes

Deputy Board Member / Volunteer Coordination

I was born in Colombia and grew up in Bogotá. I graduated as a psychologist with experience since 2017 and am currently finishing my Master’s degree in Neuropsychology and Education. I decided to move to Finland in 2021, and I believe that – regardless of culture and language – we all have the right to receive mental health support and opportunities that give us tools to take care of our well-being.

I am happy to be part of MIELI Without Borders and believe in the purpose of its existence, as it provides support to the multicultural population residing in Finland and raises the voice of this multicultural community for their rights and emotional and mental well-being.