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Elina Fonsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. She holds a Docent title from the University of Eastern Finland (2019) and has held previous roles including University Lecturer and Deputy Director at the University of Helsinki. Her research focuses on educational leadership, particularly in early childhood education, examining leadership discourses, professional development, and organizational structures. Key projects include the 'Vepo johtajuus 2035' leadership development initiative and international collaborations like the South Africa rural leadership training project.
Dr. Fonsen's work emphasizes pedagogical leadership's role in fostering high-quality education, with a focus on cultural frames, pandemic impacts, and professional bureaucracies. She leads research groups such as FinEdLead and the International Leadership Research Forum (ILRF-ECE), and contributes to educational policy through projects like the EDUCA flagship. Her publications explore leadership competencies, diversity management, and crisis responses in educational settings.
- Research Groups: FinEdLead, TEB (Finland-Hong Kong collaboration), ILRF-ECE
- Projects: KASVU (ESF-funded leadership network), 'Tensions between Inclusion and Belonging' study, Global Leadership Case Studies
Her contributions span over 100 publications, with recent focus on leadership during crises, cultural artifact analysis, and comparative studies between Finland, South Africa, and other nations. She actively engages in educational leadership training and policy development at national and international levels.
