Elin Tangnæs

Elin Tangnæs is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Welfare, Management and Organisation at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA). She specializes in public sector innovation, digitalization of welfare services, and Supported Employment strategies within the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). Her work bridges academic research with practical implementation through close collaboration with NAV and municipal social services.

• Roles: Academic staff member, researcher, and educator in social work and public policy.
• Affiliations: Member of the UMSAL research group (Teaching Methods for Student Active Learning).
• Experience: Nearly 20 years in municipal social services and NAV, with management experience.

Her research focuses on digital transformation in public administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pedagogical methods like simulation-based education. Key interests include welfare policy implementation, supported employment programs, and improving NAV workers' digital competencies.

Awards: Winner of the Education Quality Award 2020 for contributions to teaching excellence.

Her publications analyze NAV's digital challenges, Supported Employment outcomes, and innovative teaching strategies in welfare studies. She actively collaborates with NAV through the Coordinator Forum, shaping policies and educational programs.