Minna grew up in a multi-cultural family, with parents that worked in two seemingly contradictory sectors – art and engineering. This exposure gave her a great appreciation of both sectors (and mind sets). Minna loved growing up in such a diverse environment and today it is at the core of who she is. To date Minna has lived on three different continents and this ease and openness with different cultures allows her to connect with people from all walks of life.

Although Minna embraced both the arts and sciences her “need to know” won over and she went to study Biochemistry at Imperial College London. Alongside her degree, Minna let her creativity run wild in a weekly radio show she aired at University. With Minna’s passion for media well and truly ignited she went on to complete a master’s degree in Science Communication, again at Imperial College.

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​Since completing her master’s Minna has mainly worked in science television, producing shows for BBC, ​NOVA, Nat Geo, and Discovery. Most recently Minna can be seen presenting on the BBC.

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As a science communicator, Minna has vast experience, working with people of all ages and differing scientific knowledge – she’s worked as a scientific consultant for Thomson Reuters, a scientific advisor for the Human Fertilisation and Embryological Authority, a healthcare communications specialist for large International PR and advertising companies, and presented lots of science demos to kids from as young as five. ​Minna also works collaboratively and in partnerships with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Presently, Minna is working with a major science institution and their partners to highlight science's contribution to Britain's heritage.

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Minna has always been a keen sportsperson, competing in athletics and badminton at high levels and captaining teams at University. Minna still keeps active and enjoys turning her hand to new sports and activities...she is working her way up to doing a Mud Runner one of these days!