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 (2024)
Head of Administration, Master of Music, Arts Management, Cultural Producer
piia.laaveri@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Piia Lääveri
Particular areas of interest: Advocacy, cultural politics, sustainability (social, ecologic, financial, cultural), developing the culture production processes, youth participation in culture
Vice chair person
Henna Salo (2023–2024)
Production Manager
henna.salo@espoo.fi
+358 40 731 8018
Particular areas of interest: municipal sector cultural professionals’ position in working life, environmentally friendly cultural sector, non-discrimination, family-friendly working life
Full members
Juha Isotalo (2024–2025)
Researcher, Cultural History, Entrepreneur
jlaiso@utu.fi
+358 50 5318414
Particular areas of interest: higher education in the art and culture sector, labour market policy
Henna Karhapää (2023-2024)
Executive Director, Doctor of Philosophy
Arts and Culture specialist, art historian
henna.karhapaa@outlook.com
Particular areas of interest: Inclusivity and accessibility issues
Petri Katajarinne (2024–2025)
Lecturer of Culture Production
Particular areas of interest: Culture production and entrepreneurship in creative industries. Funding of creative industries. Mentoring. Cooperation
Mikael Kinanen (2024–2025)
Executive Manager, MFA
mikael@kinanen.fi
Particular areas of interest: cultural policy, equality, leadership
Niina Oinas (2024–2025)
Artist and Producer
niina.oinas@gmail.com
Particular areas of interest: entrepreneurship in the art sector, applied and engaging art
Laura Salokoski (2023-2024)
Producer and Agent specialized in artist promotion and booking
lmkivikoski@gmail.com
Particular areas of interest: value chains in arts and culture sector, event industry, music exportation, freelancers, cultural heritage
Minna Sirnö (2023-2024)
PhD Student, Director of Library and Culture services
minna@minnasirno.fi
Twitter: @Minna_Sirno
Particular areas of interests:
political guidance of art and culture, art and culture administration, right to art and culture and availability and accessibility of art and culture
Suplementary members
Jenni Koski (2023–2024)
Executive Director
jenni.koski@mediametka.fi
Particular areas of interest: cultural politics, leadership, equality, arts and culture production
Paola Nieto (2023–2024)
Producer, Artistic Director, MA Arts Management
paola_np@hotmail.com
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.
Kaisa Syrjänen (2024–2025)
Artist, multitasker in culture industry, student of social sciences (BA of Culture and Arts)
Instagram: @kaisasyrjaenen
Particular areas of interest: Equality, freelancer's position, multitasking in the art & culture industry
Henri Turunen (2024–2025)
Executive Producer
Particular area of interests: The recognition of third sector cultural operators, regional equality in culture, internationality, art and technology.
Board's student representative
Heidi Nätynki (2024)
Culture Producer Student
heidi.natynki2@gmail.com
Particular area of interests:
Students' wellbeing, supporting students' steps towards professional work life, sustainability
