Introduction of the board members for 2024
Ayda Kaya
Chair
Who are you?
Ayda Kaya, 4th year student
What is your role in the board?
Chairperson
Why did you join Viri?
I wanted to have an impact on student life and events
Briefly describe your tasks
As the chairperson, I typically lead meetings and prepare agendas. The role also involves a lot of planning in terms of meetings, upcoming events, and schedules in general. The chairperson also sets the goals for the board for that year.
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
If you want to prepare eggs easily and quickly for the rest of the week, you can make soy-marinated eggs. You can eat them with rice, noodles, or even add them to a salad.
Regards to the members
Be brave and enjoy student life!
Emma Uosukainen
Vice-Chair
Who are you?
Emma, 4th year student
What is your role in the board?
Vice-Chairperson
Why did you join Viri?
I joined Viri’s board during my freshman year, encouraged by a friend.
Briefly describe your tasks
My role is to help out with a bit of everything, without a clear area of responsibility. Supporting the chairperson is the main task. Duties include, for example, leading meetings if the chair is unavailable.
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
Banana is a berry, instead of a fruit
Regards to the members
I highly recommend joining the board! In student organization work, you get to learn useful skills and meet new people.
Heini Lanne
Secretary
Who are you?
Heini, 4th year.
What is your role in the board?
Secretary
Why did you join Viri?
I joined because a friend persuaded me, and I wanted to network more.
Briefly describe your tasks
The secretary’s job is to write the reports of the meetings and usually book the rooms for meetings. In Viri, the reports are written in English, so there’s some translating involved as well. However, in Viri, you can also take on other tasks based on your interests and availability.
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
Best life hack: Wrap a piece of paper towel around a can or bottle before putting it in the freezer, and it will cool down super quickly!
Regards to the members
I highly recommend getting involved in board activities; you can gain so much from it!
Sanni Koskinen
Treasurer
Who are you?
Hi! I’m Sanni, and I’m in my fourth year of studies.
What is your role in the board?
I am the treasurer on Viri’s board.
Why did you join Viri?
I joined Viri because I was interested in gaining experience in organizational work and the opportunity to meet new people 🙂 Last year, I was part of the Wine and Cheese Night committee, and through that, I got the courage to join.
Briefly describe your tasks
As treasurer, I monitor the organization’s financial situation, ensure that events and merchandise orders stay within budget, and pay the organization’s bills. I also participate in planning and executing activities with the other board members—a great example being the upcoming Wine and Cheese Night 🙂
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
Lifehack: A big revelation for me was that you can also download lecture slides into Zotero for taking notes.
Regards to the members
Don’t be afraid to try new things, even if it feels intimidating! You don’t need any experience because you learn by doing, as long as you keep an open mind and aren’t afraid to ask questions 🙂 Plus, you’ll get to meet new people!
Sara Selenius
Event Coordinator
Who are you?
Sara, 2nd year student
What is your role in the board?
Event Coordinator
Why did you join Viri?
I was on the Wine and Cheese Night committee last year. Organizing the event with the amazing board team was really fun, and it gave me a glimpse of what organizational work is like.
Briefly describe your tasks
My role involves planning and brainstorming different events together with the board members.
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
The best life hack is to make bread dough in the evening, leave it in the fridge overnight, and bake fresh rolls in the morning. The dough will last for multiple mornings, giving you fresh bread each day. It’s the ultimate way to romanticize everyday life! 🥰
Regards to the members
Don’t hesitate to join the board!! ☺️
Anniina Kuuslehto
Internationality Coordinator
Who are you?
Anniina Kuuslehto, 3rd year student
What is your role in the board?
Internationality Coordinator
Why did you join Viri?
I was persuaded to join organizational activities, and with my upcoming exchange, I became interested in the role of Internationality Coordinator.
Briefly describe your tasks
As International Coordinator, my duties include organizing events for exchange students and introducing them to Finnish student events. This year, along with other internationality coordinators from Viikki, I organized Suomi Night and Viikki International Sitsit. I also participate in general organizational activities and event planning.
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
Don’t wash a frying pan in the dishwasher.
Regards to the members
If you’re even a little interested, I highly recommend getting involved in organizational activities!
Fiona Jantunen
Communications Coordinator
Who are you?
Hi, I’m Fiona, 5th year student
What is your role in the board?
I am the Communications Coordinator for Viri Lactis
Why did you join Viri?
I already had experience in student organizations, and at the beginning of the year, I noticed that Viri was still looking for a Communications Coordinator. I decided to join because the role seemed fun.
Briefly describe your tasks
The Communications Coordinator handles all communication across various channels, maintains the website, email list, and social media accounts. The Communications Coordinator also typically designs Viri’s overall patches, so it’s a great opportunity to be creative!
Bonus: share your best life hack or fun fact
If you need some cleaning motivation, invite some friends over
Regards to the members
In Viri’s board, you have the chance to influence the kinds of events held in Viikki, so it’s definitely worth joining! Feel free to ask current board members for more information about the roles if you’re interested!