Helmi Kuusi is a psychologist (PsM) and a violinist (MuM). Long experience as a professional musician combined with expertise in the field of psychology creates the basis for her work to develop the well-being of artists. Helmi wants to be involved in developing an even more open discussion culture and understanding regarding the special features of a musician's work. Researching and developing occupational well-being in musicians' working communities is one of Helmi's major interests.

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She lectures and trains and is a designer and expert in the development projects of various musician organizations. Helmi has also conducted an extensive survey on well-being at work (2021), in which 424 musicians from 15 Finnish symphony orchestras participated.