Maria Rajala

Maria is an Events Manager at Rud Pedersen’s Helsinki office. She plans and delivers events that support clients’ communications, public affairs, sales and stakeholder engagement objectives.

Maria helps clients create clear, goal-oriented and professionally executed events. Her work covers every stage of event delivery, from initial concept to execution, including concept development, scheduling, practical arrangements, partner coordination, participant experience and the smooth running of each event.

Her strengths include managing complex projects, a systematic approach and the ability to resolve issues quickly—even under pressure. She combines hands-on project management with an understanding of public affairs, decision-making processes and stakeholder environments.

Before joining Rud Pedersen in 2019, Maria worked at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. She has also developed extensive knowledge of the non-profit and association sector through her involvement in student organisations and various associations since 2007. Maria holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, specialising in human resource management.