Background

Miika has valuable experience working in public health policy, advocacy and research in Australia and overseas. Since graduating from the University of Western Australia in 2017 with first class honours in Population and Global Health, Miika has worked across the government, non-government and not-for-profit sectors.

Miika has a particular passion for social justice issues, women’s health and sexual and reproductive health and has been involved in research projects in Vanuatu, Kenya and India. Miika is committed to utilising research to ensure the development of sustainable health solutions that contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons), First Class, University of Western Australia
• BA University of Western Australia

Projects (6)

Current (6)

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  Implementing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in East Asia and the Pacific Region

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  Integrated Multi-Sectoral Approach (IMSA) To Improve The Sexual And Reproductive Health Of Adolescents In Magway, Myanmar

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  Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support into primary health care for Children and Adolescents in Middle East and North Africa

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  Quantifying early marriage and union in Southeast Asia

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  Sexual and reproductive health in Asia and the Pacific

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  Understanding Pathways to Adolescent Pregnancy in Southeast Asia