Who We Are: The Full-Time mbaMission Team

Erika Väätäinen

Erika Väätäinen

Writer/Researcher

Originally from Finland, I received a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the New School in New York City and joined the mbaMission team in 2015. I am in charge of updating and revamping most of our publication materials, ranging from the extensive Insider’s Guides series, the Interview Guides, and the International Program Guides to our shorter publications, including the HBS 2+2 and Deferred Admissions Guide and numerous blog posts. I have also written some of our original content, including the Undergraduate Business Program Guide and the Executive MBA Program Guide. Developing content that our clients find useful in their application process is my passion and receiving feedback that our books or other offerings have helped someone on their path to their dream school always makes my day.

Prior to joining mbaMission, I held various editorial and writing roles both at the New School’s award-winning, student-led newspaper, The New School Free Press, and at postgraduate internships. Outside of my work at mbaMission, I enjoy traveling, cooking and baking, reading as many books as I can (too many books, not enough time!), and spending time with my dog.