Board and Officials

Board members 1.1.2025-31.12.2025

Board’s official email address
hallitus[ät]asteriski.fi

Chair of the Board
Janina Paasila
pj[at]asteriski.fi

Preparation and the management of the board meetings, supervises and directs the activities of the board, and calls a meeting of the association when necessary. Ensures that the association is represented at the various representative events. Prepares the proposals for the board’s action plan and action report.

Vice-chair of the Board
Anni Eskelinen
vpj[at]asteriski.fi

Carries out the duties of the chair in their absence. Maintains the association’s membership register with the assistance of the server admins and deals with other membership matters.

Secretary
Vili Leppänen
sihteeri[at]asteriski.fi

Writes minutes of the board meetings and makes the accepted minutes available for the members. Is responsible for the availability of the organizations current endorsement products and the orders of new products.

Treasurer
Noora Niemi
talous[at]asteriski.fi

Takes care of the accounting, prepares the financial statements, supervises the use of funds and keeps the board informed about the association’s financial situation and handles payment transactions. Prepares the board’s budget proposal.

Academic and Social Affairs Coordinator
Roni Tuomi
kopo[at]asteriski.fi
sopo[at]asteriski.fi

Keeps in touch with the department’s parts responsible for studies. Forwards issues noticed by students to the faculty. Participates in the department’s study team meetings. Ensures that the association has representation in the Committee for Undergraduate Education Development.

Responsible for affairs related to overall wellbeing and supporting services of students, equality and acting in the community.

Events and Environmental Affairs Coordinator
Ira Heino
tapahtumat[at]asteriski.fi
ymparisto[at]asteriski.fi

Produces sitzs and other free time events, excluding culture and sports events. Coordinates the activities of the Events Committee.

Ensures that the association operates in an environmentally friendly manner and abides to the requirements of being a Fair Trade association.

Events and Sports Coordinator
Pekko Lakkala
tapahtumat[at]asteriski.fi
liikunta[at]asteriski.fi

Produces sitzs and other free time events, excluding culture and sports events. Coordinates the activities of the Events Committee.

Responsible for organizing sports trials and events. Takes care of registrations for sports events.

Freshman and Householding Coordinator
Sara Tognetty
piltti[at]asteriski.fi
tilat[at]asteriski.fi

Coordinates tutor activities. Plans the freshmen week program together with the tutors and the board, and plans other events for the freshmen.

Takes care of the facilities along with the housekeepers.

Corporate Relations and Excursions Coordinator
Heidi Tuurala
yrityssuhteet[at]asteriski.fi

Responsible for corporate relations and sponsorships. Organises company visits and other events together with local or other companies. Coordinates the operation of the corporate relations committee.

Responsible for the excursions and group transport, as well as acts as the main tour guide.

Culture and Sauna Events Coordinator
Tommi Salo
kulttuuri[at]asteriski.fi

Produces culture events e.g. related to art, music and culinaristic experiences.

Responsible for organising sauna events.

Communications Coordinator
Nico Hautakoski
tiedotus[at]asteriski.fi

Communicates about the association’s affairs and publishes weekly mails. Manages the social media team, photographers and social media visibility.

Officials

Housekeeper
Anastasia Deryuzhinova

Takes care of the association’s facilities as an assistant to the host of the board.
Housekeeper
Ville Hämäläinen

Takes care of the association’s facilities as an assistant to the host of the board.
Veteran
Sami Salo

Supports and assists the sitting board to ensure that old traditions and the continuity of the association’s activities are maintained.
Veteran
Timi Pietilä

Supports and assists the sitting board to ensure that old traditions and the continuity of the association’s activities are maintained.
Alumni Representative
Milla Oksanen

Oversees the Asteriski’s Alumni Club and organise events for alumni.
Alumni Representative
Roosa Virta

Oversees the Asteriski’s Alumni Club and organise events for alumni.
TEK Contact Person
Vilho Saarinen

Liaises with the Association of Technology Academics and the TEK Turku Regional Office.
Gamemaster
Sami Salo

Organise game nights for members.
Gamemaster
Tommi Salo

Organise game nights for members.
International Affairs
Vivian Tulisalmi

Responsible for matters relating to exchange studies for computer science students. Participates in meetings of the university’s international student board.
International Affairs
Lassi Chen

Responsible for matters relating to exchange studies for computer science students. Participates in meetings of the university’s international student board.
TV Club Host
Erno Lokkila
eolokk[ät]utu.fi

Organises series and movie nights for members in the form of the Screen Club.
Server Admin
Aarni Kivelä
palvelinvastaavat[at]asteriski.fi

Responsible for maintaining the association’s website and electronic membership register. Coordinate the activities of the web committee.
Server Admin
Joonatan Merenluoto
palvelinvastaavat[at]asteriski.fi

Responsible for maintaining the association’s website and electronic membership register. Coordinate the activities of the web committee.
Photographer
Tito Fiilin

Takes pictures for the gallery and social media.
Photographer
Jaakko Pulkkinen

Takes pictures for the gallery and social media.
Wappu Representative
Eero Kuusisto

Organises and runs Riskiwappu events together with the Board and the Events Committee during the May Day season. Represent the association in potential student May Day committee.
Wappu Representative
Aleksi-Ilari Pelkonen

Organises and runs Riskiwappu events together with the Board and the Events Committee during the May Day season. Represent the association in potential student May Day committee.
Chair of the Annual Ball Committee
Timi Pietilä
vuosijuhlat[at]asteriski.fi

Coordinates the annual ball committee.

Sponsors

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