Briefly in English - Sara Saramäki

33 years old, working as a diplomat in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Finland.
Master of Social Sciences in European Politics from the University of Helsinki.
In municipal elections 2021, I received 660 votes and got elected as a member in Espoo city council representing Center party. Currently, I am chair of my council group Center, member in the city board and member in the premises and housing subcommittee.
I ran for the first time in municipal elections in Espoo in 2017. I received 403 votes and got elected as substitute member in Espoo city council and member in the city planning committee.
Husband and three children born in 2018, 2020, and 2024.

We live in Kilo, Espoo.
My hobbies are orienteering, sports in general, and reading.
I’m an active citizen: I have experience e.g. from several sports, youth, and student organizations.
I have studied in four countries (Finland, Sweden, Germany, USA) and I know seven languages (Finnish, Swedish, English and German fluently, basics in French, and a good reading and listening comprehension in Norwegian and Danish).
Previously, I have worked e.g. as an assistant to a Centre party MPs in the Finnish parliament, a trainee in an embassy, a communications consultant, a freelancer journalist, in sales and customer service, and as a coach in youth and children’s sports camps.
I come originally from Nokia. I went to a sports high school in Tampere.

Child and family friendly Espoo: I want to secure quality education and good working conditions in kindergartens and schools. There should be more investments into the maintenance and new construction of education facilities around Espoo.
Preserve the precious nature: I want to save the forests and nature all around Espoo. The inhabitants of Espoo should have more say in the city planning.
Easy transport: I want to create an extensive and safe bike lane network, have more functioning public transport and a well-functioning park+ride system next to the railway and metro stations.