Helen Pardo Riikonen

Helen Pardo Riikonen

Head of Research and Technical Assistance

Professional with over 12 years of international experience in strategic planning, protection, and accountability. Her work has focused on supporting humanitarian operations through the development of evidence-based interventions, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, monitoring systems, and participatory evaluation.

She has led multidisciplinary teams in crisis contexts and has contributed to research and practice aimed at enhancing the effectiveness, inclusivity, and impact of humanitarian response. Helen has a particular interest in the intersection of data-driven decision-making and community-centered approaches, and in how these can inform policy development, improve program design, and strengthen accountability to affected populations.