Päivi Aalto-Nevalainen

Senior Ministerial Adviser, Sports Affairs/kulttuuriasiainneuvos at Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö/Undervisnings- och kulturministeriet/Ministry of Education & Culture

Päivi Aalto-Nevalainen is an experienced professional in the fields of sports management and education, currently serving as a Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, focusing on strategic development in physical activity and sports since May 2010. Aalto-Nevalainen has held numerous roles, including Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, where research centered on career success and gender equality in sport organizations, and Education Manager at the Finnish Gymnastics Federation, overseeing educational initiatives. A strong academic foundation includes a Doctor of Science in Management & Leadership and several master's degrees in sport sciences and physiotherapy. Aalto-Nevalainen's expertise encompasses management, funding, and education within diverse sport and health contexts.

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