I'm Roosa Viitala, a researcher and narrative-focused writer with extensive experience conducting in-depth qualitative interviews, synthesizing complex political and social histories, and producing long-form analytical writing. I specialize in narrative development, historical research, and culturally sensitive storytelling across international contexts. I collaborate across disciplines and borders, drafting, revising, and editing structured manuscripts with multidisciplinary stakeholders. With a strong background in democratic governance, civil society, and policy analysis, I am fluent in English and comfortable in multicultural research environments. I’m open to remote collaboration and long-term project engagements.

Roosa Viitala

I'm Roosa Viitala, a researcher and narrative-focused writer with extensive experience conducting in-depth qualitative interviews, synthesizing complex political and social histories, and producing long-form analytical writing. I specialize in narrative development, historical research, and culturally sensitive storytelling across international contexts. I collaborate across disciplines and borders, drafting, revising, and editing structured manuscripts with multidisciplinary stakeholders. With a strong background in democratic governance, civil society, and policy analysis, I am fluent in English and comfortable in multicultural research environments. I’m open to remote collaboration and long-term project engagements.

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I’m Roosa Viitala, a researcher and narrative-focused writer with extensive experience conducting in-depth qualitative interviews, synthesizing complex political and social histories, and producing long-form analytical writing. I specialize in narrative development, historical research, and culturally sensitive storytelling across international contexts.

I collaborate across disciplines and borders, drafting, revising, and editing structured manuscripts with multidisciplinary stakeholders. With a strong background in democratic governance, civil society, and policy analysis, I am fluent in English and comfortable in multicultural research environments. I’m open to remote collaboration and long-term project engagements.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Swedish
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Master’s Thesis Researcher at ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon
September 1, 2023 - Present
Conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with civil society stakeholders to gather narratives and political insights related to governance and child protection frameworks. Contextualized political and social landscapes across multiple countries and integrated historical developments into a coherent narrative. Synthesized themes using thematic analysis and narrative development, and managed drafting and editing to ensure analytical clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences.
Creative Production Coordinator & Writer at Freelance (Portugal)
June 1, 2023 - Present
Developed cohesive narrative concepts for multidisciplinary projects, conducted client interviews to extract key narratives, synthesized insights into written proposals and production scripts. Managed drafting and editing cycles while maintaining tone consistency, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to project milestones.
Expert Contributor at Finnish National Clinical Guidelines for ME/CFS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Collaborated in structured editorial review evaluating evidence, clarity, and communication coherence in nationally published guidelines. Contributed to drafting and refining policy language to ensure accessibility and alignment with evidence-based standards. Worked with multidisciplinary stakeholders to revise documentation while maintaining historical and contextual accuracy.
Occupational Therapist at City of Jyväskylä, Finland
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Conducted structured interviews with families and multidisciplinary teams to gather detailed personal histories for official documentation. Produced 50+ long-form analytical reports translating complex medical, social, and institutional narratives into clear, accessible written documents. Ensured documentation reflected cultural sensitivity and accuracy for policy and funding decisions.
Special Education Instructor at City of Jyväskylä, Finland
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Documented developmental and social histories through structured observation and stakeholder interviews. Developed clear written evaluations integrating personal, social, and institutional context for long-term educational planning.

Education

Master in International Studies at ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Health Care (Occupational Therapy) at JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland
August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services