Maija Vihervirta

Maija Vihervirta is an experienced professional in the field of social services and education, currently serving as Development Manager at Pelastakaa Lapset ry - Save the Children Finland since January 2023. Previously, Maija held the position of Senior Social Worker at Kymsote from November 2021 to January 2023 and worked as a Lecturer at Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences from August 2019 to July 2022. Additional experience includes roles as a Senior Social Worker and Social Worker at Kymsote and the City of Kouvola, respectively, spanning from January 2019 to December 2018, and a Social Worker at the City of Vantaa from January 2004 to December 2005. Maija Vihervirta holds a Master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Tampere and has completed Professional Teacher Education at JAMK University of Applied Sciences.