Pablo Alvarez

Pablo Alvarez (he/him)

Pablo has over international experience in culture, arts, and social work. He works at the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services in integration support and is a board member of Helsinki Talentia Union. His practice focuses on participatory art, collective learning, and inclusive community development, promoting health, equity, and well-being.

Areas of expertise and interest: Social education, wellbeing production, changemaking

Diversity training working languages: Finnish, English, Spanish

Pablo has more than 20 years of local and international experience in culture and the arts. He currently works for the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services in integration support and serves as a board member of Helsinki Talentia – the Union of Professional Social Workers, where he promotes and protects professionals in the fields of social work, social welfare, and early childhood education.

He specializes in individual and community development, using participatory art and creativity to promote health, well-being, and inclusion. In addition, he designs sustainable educational and service models for both small and large organizations. His projects integrate concepts such as art as social practice, collective learning, non-hierarchical education, institutional imagination, and experimental mediation.

“My work is inclusive, adaptable, welcoming, and enjoyable. I believe that art and creativity can help break down barriers within organizations, foster empathy, and make people happier. My core values are collaboration, accessibility, and flexibility.”

Pablo has led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives with several organizations, including the City of Helsinki, Culture Kids, the City of Kauniainen, the University of Helsinki, and Finnish Hospital Clown, among others.

Contact & more info: Pablo Alvarez on LinkedIn

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