Maijastina Setälä

Maria Maijastina Setälä is an experienced professional in the fields of development management and employment services. Currently serving as Development Manager and Service Manager at the City of Lahti since March 2021, Setälä leads the customer service unit in a local government employment pilot. Previously, Setälä was a Project Manager at the City of Vantaa from August 2019 to March 2021, where the focus was on enhancing employment services specifically for women and young individuals with immigrant backgrounds. Setälä's extensive experience also includes roles as Work Ability Coordinator, Job Coach, and Project Manager at Kiipula Foundation from 2010 to 2019, as well as various educational positions. Setälä holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Regional Studies and professional teacher education, affirming a strong academic background in social, health sciences, and tourism studies.