Heini Maisala-McDonnell

Heini Maisala-McDonnell is a Lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Health Business Management and international education development. She holds a Master of Health Care in Global Health and Crisis Management, a Master of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (USA), and is a professional physiotherapist. Her roles include thesis supervision for international students, multidisciplinary innovation project guidance, and RDI (Research, Development, Innovation) support.

• Education qualifications: Global Health, Crisis Management, Orthopedic Manual Therapy
• Key responsibilities: Virtual teaching collaboration with Tallinn Health Care College, Sustainable Development Goals integration, and leadership in the SAFE project addressing age-friendly workplaces.

Her expertise spans digital learning environments, intercultural competence development, and wellbeing initiatives. She actively contributes to projects like Oona 2.0 and Wellbeing Hybridist, promoting innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in Finnish (native), English (excellent), and Swedish/German (average).

As part of the BiRaYa Team, she focuses on rehabilitation and teamwork strategies. Her work emphasizes global responsibility, diversity, and sustainable development in higher education contexts.