Leo Pekkala
Ph.D. (Ed.), Lic.Ed., MA (Ed.), MA (Hist.)
Senior expert in media literacy, media education and education policy, with extensive experience in evaluation, higher education and international cooperation.
Key expertise
- Media literacy and media education policy
- Education policy and programme evaluation
- Higher education and teacher education
- International education development and advisory work
Experience
Leo has more than 30 years of experience in research and development in higher education, media education, teacher training and school development in both developing and developed country contexts.
His work includes European-level programme evaluations, media literacy policy development, international advisory assignments and capacity-building initiatives. He has worked with universities, public authorities and international partners in Europe, Africa and beyond.
Leo has studied and worked in several international contexts and is a regular speaker at international events. He has lived in the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. He has also published widely in the fields of education and media education.