Jaana Aaltonen for the WFD Board 2023

Hello, I’m Jaana!

I am Jaana Aaltonen, a deaf special education teacher from Finland, and I am running for the WFD board.

Welcome to my campaign page! Here you will find more information about me.

I breathe, dream and live for the Deaf Community and full human rights. Vote Jaana Aaltonen for the WFD Board 2023!

About me


I breathe, dream, and live for the deaf community and full human rights.

Sign Language is my mother tongue, and I have a deep understanding of deaf culture. In addition, I come from a deaf family, I have a deaf husband, and two of my four adult children are also deaf.

I have extensive experience in leadership, pedagogy, and cooperation with diverse parties. I value humanity and understand the diversity of people. I am very creative and motivated by new challenges.

Three areas I want to influence in the WFD board


  • The right of deaf children to sign language education
  • The rights of deaf women
  • Diverse deaf community

In all of these areas, I want to support, promote, and improve equality.

I hope that together with the board, we can develop both the current strategy of WFD and a strategy that promotes the fulfillment of deaf people’s human rights. This can be accomplished through effective collaboration with national deaf associations, the United Nations, and other stakeholders.

Find out more about my background


Check out my resume and learn about my skills, education & qualifications, and work experience.

Watch videos about me


In my short YouTube videos, I tell about myself and what I want to influence in the WFD board.

Get in touch with me


If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me! I’m happy to answer any inquiries you may have.

My e-mail address is jaana.aaltonen@kl-hallitus.fi.