2023
Maarja has been working at the Institute of Baltic Studies since 2011. As a project manager and analyst, she has participated in numerous evaluations, applied research studies, and international projects. She has experience in conducting qualitative research, collecting quantitative data, and performing combined data analysis. Her main focus is on topics related to human well-being and development, such as education, youth, and the environment.
Maarja holds a master’s degree in public administration with a specialization in technology management. She has further developed her skills in project and team management, evaluation, education, and youth work through training as well as self-study, including at The Hague University and the University of Iceland. In the past, she has challenged herself by participating in different roles in a student council, worked as a journalist for a student newspaper, led a student summer camp, and taught administrative policy and research methodology at a university.
Maarja enjoys staying active, discovering new places, experimenting with recipes, spending time in nature, and working in the garden. She finds joy in books, theater performances, and films that evoke emotions and provide food for thought.