Get to know our board members.
Board
The TAKU board consists of the chairperson, eight full members and four deputy members. Full and deputy board members’ term of office is two years, with half of the board members up for re-election every year. In addition, a student representative attends board meetings. The board and the student representative are chosen at the union’s autumn general meeting.
Chairpersons
Chairperson
Piia Lääveri (2025)
Head of Administration, Master of Music, Arts Management, Cultural Producer
piia.laaveri@gmail.com
Particular areas of interest: Advocacy, cultural politics, sustainability (social, ecologic, financial, cultural), developing the culture production processes, youth participation in culture
Vice chair person
Mikael Kinanen (2026–2027)
Secretary General, MFA
Particular areas of interest: Cultural policy, equality, leadership
Full members
Paula Honkimäki (2025–2026)
Theatre Freelancer (YAMK)
Particular areas of interest: The future possibilities of the art and culture sector, multidisciplinary cooperation, sustainable working life, equality, pluralism, accessibility.
Heikki Myllylahti (2025–2026)
CEO, Cultural Anthropologist, Master of Philosophy
Particular areas of interest: Youth opportunities and employment in the cultural sector, urban culture and placemaking, third sector financing and administration.
Anna Möttölä (2026–2027)
Manager-professional, Film Expert, Master of Arts
Particular areas of interest: Leadership, audience development, organizational culture, equality and diversity in working life, sustainable culture productions, vitality of the cultural and arts sector
Niina Oinas (2024–2025)
Artist and Producer
Particular areas of interest: Entrepreneurship in the art sector, applied and engaging art
Henna Salo (2025–2026)
Production Manager
Particular areas of interest: municipal sector cultural professionals’ position in working life, environmentally friendly cultural sector, non-discrimination, family-friendly working life
Maiju Talvisto (2025–2026)
Master of Philosophy, Executive Director, writer
Particular areas of interest: Culture industry ethics and working life, equality and equity, HR processes in working life, internationality
Salla Vallius (2026–2027)
Production Designer, Arts Management, Master of Arts
Particular areas of interest: Diversity and equality in working life, opportunities for the self-employed, culture of experimentation, subcultures, open-field operating environments, community spirit, sustainability, responsibility and competence development
Suplementary members
Elsa Ervasti (2025–2026)
Coach, lecturer, nonfiction writer, entrepreneur
Particular areas of interest: Experience conceptualization, working life and entrepreneurship skills in creative fields.
Titta Halinen (2026–2027)
Producer-Dramaturgy, Master of Theatre Art
Particular areas of interest: Free art field operating environments and more ethical employment. Internationality.
Minka Laukniemi (2026–2027)
Culture Professional and Artist
Particular areas of interest:
Artists' livelihood, grant and freelance work structures, cultural policy, strategy, interaction between administration and the art field, internationality and cultural export.
Paola Nieto (2025–2026)
Producer, Artistic Director, MA Arts Management
Particular area of interests: Participation of foreign-born professionals in the Finnish cultural sector, diversity and inclusion in the labor market, freelance and self-employment, non-profit sector and artivism.
Board's student representative
Ellinoora Laaksonen (2026)
Master's student in Literature, Bachelor of Humanities
Particular areas of interest: Cultural policy, expertise, equality, accessibility of culture and students' working life opportunities