Team

Executive Team

• 

  Jaanika Jaanits

  CEO, Board Member + 372 5656 2213 jaanika@antropoloogia.ee
  

  CEO, Board Member + 372 5656 2213 jaanika@antropoloogia.ee

  Jaanika Jaanits

  I have two MA degrees: ethnology from Tartu University and andragogy / adult learning from Tallinn University. For a long time, I was engaged in museums with education projects, organizing events and involving people in museum activities. I organized the World Film festival of anthropological films and launched the Estonian National Museum participation hall. As an anthropologist, the topics of education and learning, youth, communities, participatory culture and inclusion always make my heart beat faster.

• 

  Ehti Järv

  Head of Service +372 5804 7706 ehti@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Head of Service +372 5804 7706 ehti@antropoloogia.ee

  Ehti Järv

  I am an anthropologist (MA), graduated from the University of Tartu ethnology department. Before joining the Center of Anthropology, I gained a lot of work experience in different museums. Therefore, one of my competences is consulting museums and doing visitor research. As an anthropologist, my main interests lie in the social field: I have studied and mediated the experiences of children and youth, as well as several marginalized groups. As a consultant, I have trained clients in conducting anthropological research.

• 

  Liina Rajaveer

  Head of Development +372 5345 3225 liina@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Head of Development +372 5345 3225 liina@antropoloogia.ee

  Liina Rajaveer

  My educational background is in anthropology and I have been collaborating with the Center of Anthropology since 2015. During this time, I have worked primarily with projects in the social field, making the voices of marginalized groups heard. In addition to my work as an anthropologist, I have professional experience from the Estonian Human Rights Centre, where I led a network of employers and supported organizations in planning and implementing diversity and inclusion activities.
• 

  Mari Roonemaa

  Head of Partnerships +372 5645 4598 mari@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Head of Partnerships +372 5645 4598 mari@antropoloogia.ee

  Mari Roonemaa

  I have graduated from Tartu University Estonian Literature and Folklore department, but have also completed a program in Hispanic studies and as side-subjects, peeked into political science and history. For the past decade, I’ve been engaged in the Estonian civil society, working in the field of communication and helping Estonian NGOs to make themselves heard and seen better. My responsibility and passion in the Center of Anthropology lies in communication, marketing and sales activities.  

• 

  Kata Maria Metsar

  Assistant +372 5375 8282 katamaria@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Assistant +372 5375 8282 katamaria@antropoloogia.ee

  Kata Maria Metsar

  I graduated from the University of Tartu in ethnology and applied anthropology (MA). Both my thesis and my career have been related with various museums – I have been a curator for various exhibitions and organized different events. In anthropology, the diversity of viewpoints fascinates me the most.

• 

  Helleka Koppel

  Member of Supervisory Board +372 5153 876 helleka@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Member of Supervisory Board +372 5153 876 helleka@antropoloogia.ee

  Helleka Koppel

  I have an MA degree in ethnology from the University of Tartu. My thesis focused on backpackers from Estonia in Australia and could be categorized as tourism anthropology. I am interested in innovative trends in ethnology and anthropology. Luckily, I have been able to practice them in the Center of Anthropology for many years within the framework of various projects.  I have also shared my professional knowledge and experience at the Estonian Academy of Arts and to Tartu University applied anthropology students.

• 

  Keiu Telve

  Member of Supervisory Board +372 5384 3779 keiu@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Member of Supervisory Board +372 5384 3779 keiu@antropoloogia.ee

  Keiu Telve

  I have an MA degree in ethnology from the University of Tartu and defended my PhD there in 2019. As part of my final thesis, I studied commuting migration between Estonia and Finland and its impact on family relationships. During the last ten years, I have also studied Estonian work culture, youth subcultures, and the relationship between humans and technology. In addition to research, I have five years of teaching experience at the University of Tartu and long-term experience of managing teams.

• 

  Merilin Piipuu

  Member of Supervisory Board +372 5648 1413 merilin@antropoloogia.ee
  

  Member of Supervisory Board +372 5648 1413 merilin@antropoloogia.ee

  Merilin Piipuu

  For years I have been involved in building up several NGOs and change management processes. Currently I work at the Estonian Ministry of Culture as an Undersecretary for Cultural Heritage. My belief in knowledge-based society brought me to applied anthropology. In order to direct and govern various societal processes we need to know the culture of our institution, field or environment. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and political science in England and New Zealand. Management, leadership and education are topics that interest me the most. 

   

Researchers

• In addition to our daily executive team, we have an extensive network of researchers and consultants whose skills and expertise we use according to the needs of our clients.

  Our network members are Liisi Reitalu, Madli Oras, Elis Kaljuvee, Dolores Mäekivi, Kaia Beilmann, Hanna Muldma, Karina Vabson, Paula Rõuk, Helelyn Tammsaar, Kristiina Pilvet-Petrov, Ede Schank-Tamkivi, Martin Vaino, Maret Luud, Ulvi Karu, Keiu Virro, Paavo Kroon, Iie-Mall Püüa, Saskia Puusaar, Margaret Tilk, Hildegard Reimann, Pavel Belosludtsev, Valmar Kass, Danila Rygovsky, Eeva Kesküla, Eva Bürkland.

  In addition to our daily executive team, we have an extensive network of researchers and consultants whose skills and expertise we use according to the needs of our clients.

  Our network members are Liisi Reitalu, Madli Oras, Elis Kaljuvee, Dolores Mäekivi, Kaia Beilmann, Hanna Muldma, Karina Vabson, Paula Rõuk, Helelyn Tammsaar, Kristiina Pilvet-Petrov, Ede Schank-Tamkivi, Martin Vaino, Maret Luud, Ulvi Karu, Keiu Virro, Paavo Kroon, Iie-Mall Püüa, Saskia Puusaar, Margaret Tilk, Hildegard Reimann, Pavel Belosludtsev, Valmar Kass, Danila Rygovsky, Eeva Kesküla, Eva Bürkland.