Kersti is the Managing Director of the WorkPath Australia Program at the Vertical Scope Group (VSG). She is dedicated to advancing the WorkPath Australia program, which aims to create more opportunities for veterans, women, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to enter careers in ICT and cyber security. Kersti brings 30 years of experience as a diplomat representing Estonia and completed her five-year term as Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia in Canberra in August 2024. During her tenure, her work focused extensively on digital innovation and cyber security. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master’s degree with honours in Business Consultations. Her diplomatic career began as a trade diplomat representing Estonia’s interests in Geneva and Brussels. She later advanced to serve as the Director General of Human Resources and led the Estonian consular service for five years, also acting as the Ministry’s spokesperson on consular matters.