Ursula Leuthold

Ursula Leuthold is a Lecturer and Project Manager at the Institute for Social Work and Law (Lucerne School of Social Work, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts). She holds a Master’s in Social Work from ZHAW and additional certifications in Children's Rights, Child Representation, and Systemic Counseling. Her expertise includes child protection, children's rights advocacy, and qualitative research methods.

• Education:
• 2022: CAS in Children's Rights, University of Geneva
• 2015: MSc FH in Social Work, ZHAW
• 2011: CAS in Child Representation, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
• Professional Experience:
• Since 2015: Lecturer & Project Manager, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
• 2009–2015: Social Worker, City of Zurich Social Services

Her research focuses on child protection systems, quality improvement in welfare services, and childhood studies. She leads academic modules on child protection and family support, blending practical social work with policy analysis. She actively contributes to service projects and research initiatives addressing vulnerable youth and families.

Leuthold serves on the board of the Interessengemeinschaft für Qualität im Kindesschutz (IGQK), advocating for systemic improvements in child protection. Her teaching spans continuing education programs in child representation and procedural advocacy.