The Executive Board of YFK
Inspector
Arto Urtti ([email protected])
Curator
Riina Harjumäki ([email protected])
Below are the official members of YFK's Executive Board of 2024.
To address the whole board, email [email protected]
Arto Urtti ([email protected])
Curator
Riina Harjumäki ([email protected])
Below are the official members of YFK's Executive Board of 2024.
To address the whole board, email [email protected]
Chair of the Board
Ronja Ryyti ([email protected])
The Chair of the Board ensures that the student organization operates smoothly in collaboration with other board members. They are responsible for calling meetings when necessary and leading discussions during board meetings. Additionally, they supervise and support board members in their duties. The Chair of the Board must have a comprehensive understanding of all ongoing matters and be able to respond flexibly to everyday issues, including unexpected situations. They also serve as a representative of the organization, along with other authorized signatories. You can contact the Chair of the Board if your inquiry concerns YFK’s operations in general or if you're unsure which board member to approach.
Secretary
Leo Huttunen ([email protected])
Secretary is responsible for writing the records of board meetings and dealing with paperwork.
Treasurer
Rasmus Huotari ([email protected])
Treasurer pays the bills, does the invoicing and supervises the financial interests of YFK. Treasurer also follows the realization of budgets and financial decisions.
Chair of the International Affairs Committee
Kerttu Airavaara ([email protected])
Chair of the International Affairs Committee maintains YFK’s connections to international pharmacy student associations and coordinates international projects with the international committee. They also arrange some events for exchange students, and are a link between exchange students and YFK.
Chair of the Internal Affairs and Events
Jenni Silfverberg ([email protected])
Chair of the Internal Affairs and Events Committee is responsible for excursions and events in cooperation with different student associations and trade organizations. They also represent YFK in the meetings of FSHS and FiPSA. The yearly May Day Tram is also organized by them!
Chair of the Business Relations Committee
Eetu Myöhänen ([email protected])
Chair of the Business Relations Committee is responsible for the cooperation and advertisement agreements and is the advertisement manager of MDS.
Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee
Salla Kotila ([email protected])
The Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee is responsible for YFK's educational policy matters, which include collaborating with the faculty staff and monitoring the quality of teaching and courses. This role involves a significant amount of communication: they stays informed about developments in the faculty, at the Viikki campus, within the Student Union (HYY), and in broader pharmaceutical policy. They then relay this information to the board and students. If additional information is needed or if YFK needs to respond with an official statement, they take part in this process. They also serve as the students' voice to the faculty, ensuring that both individual issues and larger challenges are addressed more effectively when backed by YFK's education policy committee.
Chief Editor of MDS
Tessa Backman ([email protected])
Chief Editor of YFK’s magazine, MDS, runs the editorial staff and defines the general layout of the magazine. Chief Editor is responsible for the content and regular publication of MDS. Chief Editor is also involved in the lay out and planning the look of the magazine.
Leasing Coordinator
Juulia Laihorinne ([email protected])
The role involves coordinating and managing Käärmeenpesä rentals. In practice, this includes responding to emails related to rentals, arranging bookings, handing over keys to renters, and showing the space to new users. The rental coordinator also serves as the Chair of the Käärmeenpesä committee. They work closely with the Clubhouse Marketing Manager and the Property and Environmental Manager.
Property and Environmental Manager
Joni Sallantaus ([email protected])
Property and Environmental Manager takes care of the devices and condition of YFK Clubroom and Käärmeenpesä. They also take into consideration environmental issues in YFK's actions.
Publicist
Virpi Saarinen ([email protected])
Publicist is responsible for informing the members of YFK. Publicist also maintains YFK’s membership register in kide.app and email lists. Publicist updates YFK's social media and websites regularly. The weekly newsletter Sunday News is written by the publicist.
Chair of the Party Committee
Hilla Toivanen ([email protected])
The Chair of the Party Committee plans, coordinates, and executes parties, academic dinner parties (sitz), and other events at Käärmeenpesä and in restaurants, working alongside the Party Committee. They collaborate with other student organizations to organize interdisciplinary events and are responsible for arranging after-parties in nightclubs. The event coordinator also serves as the chair of both the Party Committee and the Annual Gala Committee.
Hostess
Lotta Hänninen ([email protected])
Hostess takes care of food serving in different events and is involved in planning and realization of parties. Hostess also arranges the serving of buns during Shrove Tuesday, Sipis’ name day and when the new students arrive.
Host
Amanda Jantamut ([email protected])
Host coordinates co-hosts and is often involved in planning and realization of parties. Host cooperates with the Party Committee and is responsible for refreshments in parties.
Chair of the Kiosk Committee
Eetu Korpela ([email protected])
Chair of the Kiosk Committee organizes the library service in YFK clubroom in Viikki on Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30. From the library cabinet you can buy for example books, overall badges and copy cards. They also take care of the joint book orders and the YFK table at the Pharmacy Fair.
Clubhouse Marketing Manager
Frida Kulmuni ([email protected])
The Clubhouse Marketing Manager maintains the Käärmeenpesä website, assists with rental-related matters, and works to improve the venue's marketing strategies. They collaborate closely with the Leasing Coordinator and the Property and Environmental Manager.
Freshmen and Alumni Coordinator
Noora Kuusisto ([email protected])
The Freshmen and Alumni Coordinator is responsible for organizing activities for first-year students (tappi) with the help of their committee and tutors. They are in charge of events specifically for first-year students, such as the Freshmen orienteering and Tappisitz. Additionally, they handle the acquisition of lab coats and overalls for the students. They also participate in organizing tutor recruitment and training with the faculty and serves as the communication link between the board and the tutors. They also oversee alumni activities as part of their role.
Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee
Mette Lepistö ([email protected])
The Health and Wellbeing Committee's responsibilities include promoting the social benefits, welfare and health of YFK's members. The Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee responsible for YFK’s medicine cabinet and organizes campaigns and events related to healthcare issues with healthcare and internal affairs committee. The Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee is YFK's primary harassment contact person. They have developed the safer space guidelines and ensure their implementation within the organization.
Culture Excursion Manager
Miro Luusua ([email protected])
Culture Excursion Manager is responsible for offering YFK members different cultural experiences. The excursions are meant to encourage and activate the spontaneous culture interest of the members. The cultural events can vary from casual painting nights to high culture events, such as opera or ballet.
Clubs and Sports Coordinator
Eliana Nardo ([email protected])
Clubs and Sports Coordinator organizes different sports events and coordinates club activity. The annual Hietsu olympics on the orientation week are organized by Clubs and Sports Coordinator.
Theme Night Coordinator
Helmi Venna ([email protected])
Theme Night Coordinator is responsible for organizing partner events (so-called theme nights) with different pharmaceutical companies. Theme nights offer quality education and of course free food and drinks! Theme nights are usually in Finnish.
Student’s Union Manager
Elli-Anna Suntioinen ([email protected])
Student's Union Manager's task is primarily to keep in touch with HYY, SYL and the representative council group HELP, and to take care of the flow of information between them and the education policy committee.
Photo: Emmi Mäkinen
Ronja Ryyti ([email protected])
The Chair of the Board ensures that the student organization operates smoothly in collaboration with other board members. They are responsible for calling meetings when necessary and leading discussions during board meetings. Additionally, they supervise and support board members in their duties. The Chair of the Board must have a comprehensive understanding of all ongoing matters and be able to respond flexibly to everyday issues, including unexpected situations. They also serve as a representative of the organization, along with other authorized signatories. You can contact the Chair of the Board if your inquiry concerns YFK’s operations in general or if you're unsure which board member to approach.
Secretary
Leo Huttunen ([email protected])
Secretary is responsible for writing the records of board meetings and dealing with paperwork.
Treasurer
Rasmus Huotari ([email protected])
Treasurer pays the bills, does the invoicing and supervises the financial interests of YFK. Treasurer also follows the realization of budgets and financial decisions.
Chair of the International Affairs Committee
Kerttu Airavaara ([email protected])
Chair of the International Affairs Committee maintains YFK’s connections to international pharmacy student associations and coordinates international projects with the international committee. They also arrange some events for exchange students, and are a link between exchange students and YFK.
Chair of the Internal Affairs and Events
Jenni Silfverberg ([email protected])
Chair of the Internal Affairs and Events Committee is responsible for excursions and events in cooperation with different student associations and trade organizations. They also represent YFK in the meetings of FSHS and FiPSA. The yearly May Day Tram is also organized by them!
Chair of the Business Relations Committee
Eetu Myöhänen ([email protected])
Chair of the Business Relations Committee is responsible for the cooperation and advertisement agreements and is the advertisement manager of MDS.
Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee
Salla Kotila ([email protected])
The Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee is responsible for YFK's educational policy matters, which include collaborating with the faculty staff and monitoring the quality of teaching and courses. This role involves a significant amount of communication: they stays informed about developments in the faculty, at the Viikki campus, within the Student Union (HYY), and in broader pharmaceutical policy. They then relay this information to the board and students. If additional information is needed or if YFK needs to respond with an official statement, they take part in this process. They also serve as the students' voice to the faculty, ensuring that both individual issues and larger challenges are addressed more effectively when backed by YFK's education policy committee.
Chief Editor of MDS
Tessa Backman ([email protected])
Chief Editor of YFK’s magazine, MDS, runs the editorial staff and defines the general layout of the magazine. Chief Editor is responsible for the content and regular publication of MDS. Chief Editor is also involved in the lay out and planning the look of the magazine.
Leasing Coordinator
Juulia Laihorinne ([email protected])
The role involves coordinating and managing Käärmeenpesä rentals. In practice, this includes responding to emails related to rentals, arranging bookings, handing over keys to renters, and showing the space to new users. The rental coordinator also serves as the Chair of the Käärmeenpesä committee. They work closely with the Clubhouse Marketing Manager and the Property and Environmental Manager.
Property and Environmental Manager
Joni Sallantaus ([email protected])
Property and Environmental Manager takes care of the devices and condition of YFK Clubroom and Käärmeenpesä. They also take into consideration environmental issues in YFK's actions.
Publicist
Virpi Saarinen ([email protected])
Publicist is responsible for informing the members of YFK. Publicist also maintains YFK’s membership register in kide.app and email lists. Publicist updates YFK's social media and websites regularly. The weekly newsletter Sunday News is written by the publicist.
Chair of the Party Committee
Hilla Toivanen ([email protected])
The Chair of the Party Committee plans, coordinates, and executes parties, academic dinner parties (sitz), and other events at Käärmeenpesä and in restaurants, working alongside the Party Committee. They collaborate with other student organizations to organize interdisciplinary events and are responsible for arranging after-parties in nightclubs. The event coordinator also serves as the chair of both the Party Committee and the Annual Gala Committee.
Hostess
Lotta Hänninen ([email protected])
Hostess takes care of food serving in different events and is involved in planning and realization of parties. Hostess also arranges the serving of buns during Shrove Tuesday, Sipis’ name day and when the new students arrive.
Host
Amanda Jantamut ([email protected])
Host coordinates co-hosts and is often involved in planning and realization of parties. Host cooperates with the Party Committee and is responsible for refreshments in parties.
Chair of the Kiosk Committee
Eetu Korpela ([email protected])
Chair of the Kiosk Committee organizes the library service in YFK clubroom in Viikki on Wednesdays at 10.30-11.30. From the library cabinet you can buy for example books, overall badges and copy cards. They also take care of the joint book orders and the YFK table at the Pharmacy Fair.
Clubhouse Marketing Manager
Frida Kulmuni ([email protected])
The Clubhouse Marketing Manager maintains the Käärmeenpesä website, assists with rental-related matters, and works to improve the venue's marketing strategies. They collaborate closely with the Leasing Coordinator and the Property and Environmental Manager.
Freshmen and Alumni Coordinator
Noora Kuusisto ([email protected])
The Freshmen and Alumni Coordinator is responsible for organizing activities for first-year students (tappi) with the help of their committee and tutors. They are in charge of events specifically for first-year students, such as the Freshmen orienteering and Tappisitz. Additionally, they handle the acquisition of lab coats and overalls for the students. They also participate in organizing tutor recruitment and training with the faculty and serves as the communication link between the board and the tutors. They also oversee alumni activities as part of their role.
Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee
Mette Lepistö ([email protected])
The Health and Wellbeing Committee's responsibilities include promoting the social benefits, welfare and health of YFK's members. The Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee responsible for YFK’s medicine cabinet and organizes campaigns and events related to healthcare issues with healthcare and internal affairs committee. The Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee is YFK's primary harassment contact person. They have developed the safer space guidelines and ensure their implementation within the organization.
Culture Excursion Manager
Miro Luusua ([email protected])
Culture Excursion Manager is responsible for offering YFK members different cultural experiences. The excursions are meant to encourage and activate the spontaneous culture interest of the members. The cultural events can vary from casual painting nights to high culture events, such as opera or ballet.
Clubs and Sports Coordinator
Eliana Nardo ([email protected])
Clubs and Sports Coordinator organizes different sports events and coordinates club activity. The annual Hietsu olympics on the orientation week are organized by Clubs and Sports Coordinator.
Theme Night Coordinator
Helmi Venna ([email protected])
Theme Night Coordinator is responsible for organizing partner events (so-called theme nights) with different pharmaceutical companies. Theme nights offer quality education and of course free food and drinks! Theme nights are usually in Finnish.
Student’s Union Manager
Elli-Anna Suntioinen ([email protected])
Student's Union Manager's task is primarily to keep in touch with HYY, SYL and the representative council group HELP, and to take care of the flow of information between them and the education policy committee.
Photo: Emmi Mäkinen
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