BOARD OF 2023 INTRODUCES THEMSELVES

SUVI-ANNA SALMINEN

RESPONSIBILITY Chair I RE-APPLIES FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE I wanted to gain experience in leadership and influencing, as well as continue developing the Student Union internally. STUDYING Finnish, 4th year I’M FROM The pearl of Oulujokilaakso, Utajärvi. MY SPECIAL SKILL IS that I’m great at remembering faces! IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULDL BE an easily approachable community that students deem close and important. IN MY FREE TIME I go to the gym, dancing and concerts, as well as spend time with my friends and loved ones.

KATRI HOLMI

RESPONSIBILITIES 2nd Vice Chair, social politics I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE I want to make a difference and also do my part to shed light on the Kontinkangas campus. STUDYING Health sciences, 3rd year. I’M FROM Hailuoto. MY SPECIAL SKILL IS losing my stuff easily and quickly. IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULD BE an organisation with members who feel like they’re heard and are aware of how to influence and do so actively. IN MY FREE TIME I knit, do outdoor activities and swim in water as cold as possible.

Aku Forsman

RESPONSIBILITY events I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD

BECAUSE I deem OYY’s work meaningful, and I want to be a part of making a difference for students and organising events. STUDYING nursing science Master’s studies, 1st year I’M FROM Pori. MY SPECIAL SKILL IS: Haha I can’t think of anything right now. IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULD BE an actor that all students would be satisfied with. IN MY FREE TIME I like to play sports, meet people and participate in different interesting events.

Mikko Hakoniemi

RESPONSIBILITIES Vice Chair, education politics I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE my previous experience in subject societies and the stage I’m in with my studies enabled me to take on these new challenges related to higher education. STUDYING Histroy of scinece and ideas, 4th year I’M FROM Jurva. MY SPEICAL SKILL IS imitating people’s speech in a mediocre way. IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULD BE an easily approachable and relatable community for students. IN MY FREE TIME I like to try out different sports and spend time with my friends.

Aapomikko Matti

RESBONSIBILITY elections. I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE I wanted to do my part on behalf of students. STUDYING Information technology, 3rd year. I’M FROM Pello. MY SPECIAL SKILL IS being able to twiddle my thumbs in both directions. IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULD BE having students join voluntarily as well. IN MY FREE TIME I do organisation work and cook pasta.

Daria Zaikovskaia

RESPONSIBILITY International affairs I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD to contribute my skills, ideas and energy towards promoting internationalization and diversity among the student community. STUDYING Master’s in Learning, Education and Technology, 2nd year I’M FROM Khabarovsk, Russian Federation. MY SPECIAL SKILL IS making stickers for Telegram *moon emoji*. IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULD BE Having board meetings in a hot tub. IN MY FREE TIME I play video games, go to the gym and study.

Elli Reinola

RESPONSIBILITIES communications and sustainable development I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE I enjoy subject society work so much that I wanted to try organisation work on a larger scale. STUDYING Psychology, 2nd year I’M FROM Utsjoki. MY SPEICAL SKILLS IS that I can touch the tip of my nose with my tongue. IN MY FREE TIME I like to knit, walk my dog Loimu, and, as my greatest passion, to work in my beloved subject society Defenssi <33

Anton Kostiainen

RESBONSIBILITY societies I APPLIED FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE Even OYY isn’t perfect, I always have improvement and sense of responsibility in my mind. STUDYING Mechanical engineering, 5th year I’M FROM Helsinki-Espoo radius. MY SPECIAL SKILL IS that I’m awesome at table football and the video game Crash Team Racing. IF I WAS TO DECIDE OYY WOULD BE an active and good cooperation partner for organisations. IN MY FREE TIME Perhaps I’ll take a nap first and then see where my feet take me.