Teija Korhonen

Teija Korhonen is a highly experienced academic and healthcare professional currently serving as Principal Lecturer at Savonia University of Applied Sciences since August 2022, following a previous role as Research Manager and Senior Lecturer at the same institution. With a diverse background in health policy and development, Teija has held significant positions including Head of Health Policy at the Finnish Nurses Association and Senior Adviser in Societal Relations at Tehy. A researcher with extensive experience in nursing and health sciences, Teija's academic journey includes roles as a researcher and principal lecturer at multiple universities, including Helsinki Metropolia University and Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences. Teija holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences from the University of Eastern Finland, as well as a Master's degree in Health Sciences and a nursing qualification.