Stella has been working as a Junior Analyst at the Institute of Baltic Studies since 2026. She contributes to research on education and well-being, social inclusion, and resilience, drawing on her knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Stella holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies at the University of Tartu and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Politics and Governance in the Digital Age. Her bachelor’s thesis explored the impact of co-creation as an approach to governance on crisis preparedness.
Outside her work at IBS, Stella is an active football referee, officiating at both local and international matches. She is also an enthusiastic runner and enjoys going to the theatre in her free time, with a particular interest in documentary theatre.