Members

The term of office of the present Board lasts from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2025.

Chair

Professor Johanna Björkroth, University of Helsinki

Vice chair

Lecturer Irma Saloniemi, University of Turku

Other Members

Senior Specialist Elina Ekokoski, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Personal deputy member:
Chief Specialist Jari Jalava, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Senior Adviser Marja Ruohonen-Lehto, Finnish Environment Institute
Personal deputy member:
Senior Specialist Sonja Pyykkönen, Ministry of the Environment

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

Ministerial Adviser Mika Honkanen, Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Personal deputy member:
Ministerial Adviser Kirsti Vilén, Ministry of Employment and the Economy

Science Adviser Päivi Lindfors, Academy of Finland
Personal deputy member:
Director Erja Heikkinen, Ministry of Education and Culture

Permanent experts

Professor Johannes Kettunen, University of Oulu

Research Director Petri Auvinen, University of Helsinki

Professor Veikko Launis, University of Turku

Secretary General

Ministerial Adviser Kirsi Törmäkangas, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health