Virve Pekkarinen

Virve Pekkarinen is a seasoned educational professional currently serving as Development Manager for Adaptive Learning Solutions at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, focusing on digital learning and MOOC development since October 2019. With extensive experience in digital pedagogy, Pekkarinen has previously held roles at VTT as HRD Senior Specialist and at Aalto University in various pedagogical expert capacities. An educational background includes ongoing postgraduate studies in Education at the University of Eastern Finland and a completed MBA in Leading Business Transformation from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, alongside multiple degrees in Adult Education and Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University of Applied Sciences. Pekkarinen is recognized for contributions to the development of open educational resources and competency-based training initiatives.