Essi Ryymin is a researcher, educator, and solution-focused coach with a Ph.D. in education sciences. Currently, she works as a principal research scientist and teacher educator at Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK Edu Research Unit. She has extensive experience in global education reforms, including vocational education and training and VET teacher training. Her research interests include digitalisation in education, social inclusion, and transdisciplinary cooperation. She has worked in several positions of trust in international education committees and influences decisions by editing and writing professional and academic publications.