Mirjami Ikonen is a researcher and educator dedicated to advancing knowledge and inspiring young and more mature minds. She has a PhD in trust research and has received multiple teaching awards. In her research, she is passionate about understanding and fostering trust within society, and commitment to delivering high-quality education. In pedagogy, she relies on inquiry learning with different collaborative learning methods. She believes everyone has the potential to achieve great things, and she is the one who wants to be there to support their journey.