Voices4Her
interview series
IWWOF Voices4Her celebrates the journeys of international women who have built their careers – and lives – in Finland. Each story shines a light on resilience, ambition, and the many paths to success.
Through personal interviews, our Voices4Her share the lessons, challenges, and “secret sauce” behind their growth. Their voices inspire others to dream bigger and show that thriving in Finland is possible.
Discover the women shaping change — and let their stories spark your own.
Megha Goswami
Marketing Coordinator | Digital Creator
2026 Community Voice
IWWOF AWARD
Moving from Kolkata to Turku for a master’s degree began as a practical and financially smart decision for Megha Goswami. It soon became the starting point of a much bigger transformation: from biotechnology researcher to health-tech marketer, digital creator, speaker and advocate for international talent in Finland.
Nidia Obscura Acosta
Quantum Scientist
2026 Research & Innovation IWWOF AWARD
For a teenager in Mexico, the expected route to pursue studies and a career was the United States. Finland was not an obvious destination. It was barely a destination at all. Nidia Obscura Acosta’s love for mathematics changed the map
Farrah Farooq
Senior Software Engineer, Scrum Master
2026 Technology IWWOF AWARD
Code, courage, and the long game of building a tech career in Finland” Back to all interviews Code, courage, and the long game of building a tech career in Finland Farrah Farooq dives into building software and breaking barriers
Deeana Lehtinen
Coach | Trainer | Therapist
2026 Mentorship IWWOF AWARD
The Power of Mentorship for International Women finding their Path in Finland ” Back to all interviews The Power of Mentorship for International Women finding their Path in Finland How Deeana Lehtinen is helping international women in Finland build
Julia Zhukova
Founder of Nerdsbay Entrepreneurship
IWWOF Award Winner 2026
When Julia Zhukova moved to Finland, the country still felt like “a mystery country somewhere in the north” to many international professionals. People knew about Sweden and Norway. Finland, despite its quality of life, strong public services and growing tech sector, was often less visible.