Riikka has been working at the University of Helsinki for more than a decade with versatile responsibilities related to fundraising, donor relations and partnerships. Since 2010, the University of Helsinki has raised more than 175 million euros, in part supported by the governmental matched-funding scheme for private donations. Recently, Riikka has led the process to update the ethical principles of fundraising and donating at the university as well as the ethical principles related to business collaboration. In addition to the principles, she has also developed the due diligence process related to fundraising and donating. During her career, Riikka has worked with the university leadership, and most of the faculties of the University of Helsinki. Riikka holds a master’s degree in political science and she is an alumna of the University of Helsinki.