Pääjärvi-Myllyaho Riitta

Pääjärvi-Myllyaho Riitta is an experienced professional in the fields of education and sports management, currently serving as the General Secretary of Kouluviestikarnevaalin Tukisäätiö since March 2012, overseeing a significant running relay event for school children in Finland. With over 30 years as a Physical and Health Education Teacher at Vaasan Lyseon Lukio, Pääjärvi-Myllyaho also held the role of Director of the Sports and Recreation Department at Liikunnan- ja Terveystiedon Opettajat Ry from 2010 to 2016. Additional experience includes serving as the General Secretary for Kalevan Kisat 2013 and working as an Assistant for a Member of Parliament at the Finnish Parliament. Pääjärvi-Myllyaho's background includes a Master's degree in Sports and Health Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä and a study period at The University of New Mexico.