Jenni Haukio

Jenni Haukio is a published poet and writer, and as the wife of President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö, First Lady of Finland. Prior to Niinistö’s election to office, Haukio worked as head of communications for the National Coalition political party and, during his time in office, she has also been in charge of programming for the Turku Book Fair. Haukio has published three poetry collections and she holds a doctorate in Political Science.

Author portrait by Laura Malmivaara