Paula Jordan, principal of the Espoo Music Institute, takes care of the major policies: funding, premises, community relations and of the institute itself as a quality workplace that offers quality education. Her goal is to make students and teachers musically motivated and happy. Paula began working as a violin coach before even graduating from high school. She has worked as a principal since 1995, and she joined EMO in 2007. Paula is particularly inspired by the development of studies and activities together with the teachers, students and partners of EMO. Heading the Finnish association for Basic Education in the Arts which unites several arts branches, Paula is an influencer on a national level. To successfully undertake her work, Paula has complemented her Master’s Degree in Music with studies in Arts Management and other fields.