Saara Tuulari

Saara Tuulari is a Researcher and Doctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Lapland. Her research focuses on legal aspects of social work, child welfare, and collaborative governance structures in public services. She leads the project 'Väitöskirjatutkimus: Lapsen taloudellisen edunvalvonnan erityispiirteet' and contributes to initiatives like 'Video competencies to strengthen higher education pedagogy in Lapland' funded by the European Social Fund.

Her work bridges legal frameworks with practical implementation in social services, emphasizing interagency collaboration and child rights. She has received the 2019 award for best graduate in Law at University of Lapland. Key contributions include analyzing guardianship systems, legislative modernization, and well-being policies in municipal contexts.

• Organized 'Hyvinvoinnin ulottuvuudet 2024' conference
• Presented at multiple national conferences on child financial guardianship and legal ethics
• Published in journals like Haaste, Focus Localis, and Hallinnon tutkimus

Her research addresses gaps between legal principles and real-world application in social welfare systems, with a focus on northern Finland's unique challenges. Current projects explore strengthening educational pedagogy and interdisciplinary legal practices.