Members

The term of office of the present Board lasts from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.

Chair

Professor Johanna Björkroth, University of Helsinki

Vice chair

Research Manager, Principal Scientist Sirja Viitala, Natural Resources Institute Finland

Other Members

Senior Medical Officer Anneli Törrönen, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Personal deputy member:
Chief Specialist Susanna Sissonen, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Head of Development Heidi Holkeri, Ministry of the Environment
Personal deputy member:
Senior Adviser Marja Ruohonen-Lehto, Finnish Environment Institute

Chief Specialist Sanna Viljakainen, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Personal deputy member:
Senior Ministerial Adviser, Legislative Affairs Hannu Miettinen, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Senior Specialist Lasse Laitinen, Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Personal deputy member:
Ministerial Adviser Mika Honkanen, Ministry of Employment and the Economy

Secretary General Sirpa Nuotio, Academy of Finland
Personal deputy member:
Senior Ministerial Adviser Riina Vuorento, Ministry of Education and Culture

Permanent experts

Chief Specialist Jari Jalava, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Professor Katriina Aalto-Setälä, University of Tampere

Professor Veikko Launis, University of Turku

Secretary General

Ministerial Adviser Kirsi Törmäkangas, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health