Information on Board applicants who fill the application form between 15 October and 11 November will be published here. It is possible to apply to the Board in the Council’s meeting on 3 December, as well.
This page will be updated daily and once a day between 15 October – 12 November.
Sector interests of the applicants
| Suomeksi | In English | JärjestötAssociations | JäsenpalvelutMember services | KansainvälisyysInternational affairs | Kansallinen koulutuspolitiikkaNational educational affairs | Paikallinen koulutuspolitiikkaLocal educational affairs | PuheenjohtajaChairperson | Sosiaalipolitiikka (kokonaisuus 1)*Social affairs (set 1)* | Sosiaalipolitiikka (kokonaisuus 2)*Social affairs (set 2)* | TapahtumatEvents | TuutorointiTutoring | VarapuheenjohtajaVice chairperson | Viestintä ja yritysyhteistyöCommunications & corporate cooperation |
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| Sanni Tyynismaa | ||||||||||||
| Erja Ronkainen | ||||||||||||
| Siiri Vähäsöyrinki | ||||||||||||
| Rolands Jansons | ||||||||||||
| Tami Nordström | ||||||||||||
| Laura Heino | ||||||||||||
| Valtteri Koivukoski | ||||||||||||
| Olavi Latukka | ||||||||||||
| Amir Hayat | ||||||||||||
| Abdul Rafay Bin Amjad | ||||||||||||
| Yeganeh Fadaeian | ||||||||||||
| Hammad Ali | ||||||||||||
| Aapeli Rytkönen | ||||||||||||
| Iidalotta Heikka | ||||||||||||
| Otto J. Koppanen | ||||||||||||
| Ina Lehtola |
* Clarifications to the matrix:
- Social affairs (set 1): Housing, income, municipal politics, environment
- Social affairs (set 2): Well-being, equality, sports, health
Introductions of the chairperson applicants
Laura Heino (6th year civil engineering student, RATTOISA)
Hi! I’m Laura, a 6th year civil engineering student and I’m applying to be the chair of TREY for 2025, because I want to work towards a more open student union that looks more like its members.
I have a strong background in student associations, having served as the minister of culture of the Teekkari Union of Tampere, as chair of the Tampereen Rakentajakilta, and on the board of the Uranaisten Opiskelijaseura. I have been involved in TREY’s council of representatives for two terms. Thanks to my strong background on associations, I am able to identify the strengths and developments of our community and take a broad view of the issues involved in it. My responsibilities have taught me how to manage and lead large projects, as well as how to plan for the longer term.
As the chair of the student union, I would be a people-oriented leader who sets an example to others through my actions. As a leader, it is particularly important for me to have an active and open interaction with the board and to take care of the well-being of the board members. There is power in our community and as the chair I would like to make TREY an even more effective student union by making its activities better known to our community. During my time as chair, TREY would be seen as an open and transparent and even more student-oriented student union.
Rolands Jansons (4th year biomedical engineering student, MEMES 3.0: Tokyo Drift)
Howdy! I’m Rolands “Rolle” Jansons, a 4th year biomedical engineering student. For the past year I have been the vice-chair of TREY, with sector responsibilities in associations and tutoring. My year on the TREY board has motivated and inspired me all the more, which is why I am now applying to become TREY Chair for 2025.
In my association career, I have served as the host and chair in my home guild, Bioner. I started my TREY activities in 2023-2024 as a full representative in the council, and 2024 I was chosen to serve on the TREY board in a very varied capacity. I consider my experience in TREY as an invaluable asset and I am applying for the chairmanship because I want to implement ideas that would lighten the burden on both board members and employees and make our processes more efficient. I am not afraid to challenge myself and I can react flexibly and effectively in unexpected situations.
My colleagues have described me as a warm and upbeat person who works hard, is disciplined and has an excellent grasp of the big picture. My absolute top priority as a leader is to create a good team spirit and an open atmosphere, and to build trust with the board members so that they feel confident in talking to me about even the smallest concerns. My TREY would be an inspiring and engaging community, setting an example for others through its efficiency and expertise.
Introductions of the board applicants
Ina Lehtola (4th year psychology student, Kontakti)
Hi! I’m Ina Lehtola, a fourth-year psychology student and I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I am primarily applying to TREY’s board for the event, organization, and tutoring sectors. Other areas that interest me are member services, local education policy, vice-chair, and social policy.
I have been on the board of my student organization, Cortex ry, since my first year. I have served as an event coordinator, chairperson, and this year as the anniversary coordinator. As an event coordinator, I got my first experience in organizational activities. As the chairperson, my experience expanded to cover a broader scope of Cortex’s operations. As the anniversary coordinator, I was able to realize the visions for our organization’s celebration day.
I spent the spring of 2024 on exchange in the Netherlands. As an exchange student, I expanded my experiences in studying abroad and navigating a new environment. I met other exchange students and local students, which enhanced my appreciation for Finnish student culture.
In my free time, I spend time with friends and engage in sports. I like to keep myself busy and balance work, fun, and recovery.
Otto J. Koppanen (3rd year student of social sciences student, Viva – Tampereen yliopiston vihreä vasemmisto)
Hello, I am Otto J. Koppanen, a third-year student of social sciences specializing in criminology and social psychology. I have been a substitute member of the council for two years and a deputy member of Viva’s board, where I have participated actively. In addition to this, I have also been a member of the Visiiri’s editorial board for two years and now vice-president since autumn.
During my time on the editorial board, the most significant changes were the reduction of Visiiri’s printing costs, the study of the readership survey, and the recruitment of the new future AD of Visiiri. In Viva’s board, I voted on joining the Vasemmisto-opiskelijat ry, or Vasop, I participated in making our Vappu-zine Vappuvassari, planning the election campaign and often participated in meetings and running the day-to-day activities of the organization.
I am especially interested in the work related to OLL membership or possible resignation, welfare, guarding of interests of TREY’s members and exploring member services. In addition, Information, Public relations, topics related to Visiiri, the upcoming council elections and other current social policy questions are of interest. Based on my experience, I feel that working at the executive board of TREY is a suitable step to develop my abilities.
Iidalotta Heikka (4th year mathematics subject teacher student, Luuppi_Puolue)
Hi! I’m Iidalotta Heikka, 4th year maths subject teacher student! Alongside my studies I have been active in my student organization Luuppi ry for a few years now. I was an official 2023 and worked as an international and national tutoring rep and during this year I have been a board member working on the same positions as well as being an equality representative. Being a tutoring rep has felt natural to me after being a tutor and after being a tutoring rep in my organization it feels natural to apply to the TREY board to be a tutoring representative! In addition to tutoring, I’m also interested in working in the associations sector.
I only got interested in student organization activities after starting university, but in these few years, I’ve realized that this is truly my thing! It’s wonderful to be involved in meaningful work for the benefit of other students, especially in tutoring, knowing how important it was for me when I first started university.
During my free time I like to be at home playing the violin, playing video games, doing various crafts, like sewing overall patches, and enjoying the beautiful outdoor trails of Tampere!
Aapeli Rytkönen (2nd year communications student, Kontakti)
Hi there! I’m Aapeli, and I’m a second-year communication science student.
I am passionate about advocacy, communication and organisation. I have extensive experience working in both political and non-partisan organisations. I have been involved in the Finnish Federation of Youth Councils and on the board of the youth organisation Alliansi. Through my work, I also have professional lobbying experience in the financial and health sectors. Through these experiences, I have gained valuable experience in advocacy work, as well as useful contacts with actors in different fields.
I am an experienced board member and someone who excels in challenging situations. Whether it has involved significant changes to the funding structure of the youth sector or pushing through major legislative initiatives, I have been present, fighting for the interests of the parties I represent. These diverse challenges have equipped me with a wide array of skills for board work.
My background is somewhat unique, as I entered university from a vocational school background. This path gave me a distinctive perspective on higher education and the university application process. I believe valuing diverse perspectives enriches the student community and brings new insights into the university environment.
Hammad Ali (1st year communication systems and networks student)
I am telecoomunications engineer currently pursuing a master’s degree in communication systems and networks. I have 2.5 years of professional experience. I also had the pleasure of being part several student organuzations during my bachelor’s degree. I also possess some part-time job experiences which direclty involved customer interactions, team management, leadership and communication skills. I was part of several social activities such as fund-raising campaigns and sports mentoring programs.
Yeganeh Fadaeian (2nd year Master student in Robotics and Automation Engineering, International Representative background)
Hi, I am Yeganeh, an international student at the Hervanta campus. I am studying Robotics and Automation. I have been a tutor for international students in 2024-2025 in my association, Autek, and I am also active in INTO. I have volunteered to help organize many events. I enjoy welcoming new students and helping build a sense of community on campus. Before coming to Finland, I was also very active during my Bachelor’s degree. I love the student life here, and what I’d like to explore more is working for students. I think it would be a wonderful journey. I am applying for a board role at TREY because I want to help improve student life and work on projects that make our community stronger and more welcoming. Being on the board would let me use my skills in teamwork and planning to support TREY’s goals. This role is a great chance to give back and make a positive impact for all students.
In my free time, I love painting and photography!
Abdul Rafay Bin Amjad (1st year MS in Wireless Communication and RF Systems student, Event Manager in IEEE Islamabad Section)
Hey, I am an International Student from Pakistan. I am really interested in doing social work in universities and become a useful member for student union. I was president of my previous university two societies. I managed and executed several events in the years. One of the society was IEEE Islamabad section in which I managed to execute IEEE SUMMER SCHOOL consectively for two years.
Amir Hayat (2nd year Master Program of Sustainable and Digital Life student, International Representative Group)
Hello, I am Amir Hayat, a second-year international Master’s student in Sustainable Digital Life at Tampere University. Over the past two years, I’ve gained diverse experience in student organization leadership, event management, and academic support. I served as Media Responsible for ESN Fint, where I organized events aimed at integrating international students into Finnish society through cultural exchanges and social activities. These events, which included Finnish cultural workshops and language exchanges, helped bridge gaps between international and Finnish students, fostering a welcoming environment for all.
In addition, I held the role of Chairperson for my Degree Association, Access Ry, where I coordinated board activities, led meetings, and represented our association to various university bodies, such as TREY and the International Office. I organized a Virtual Theater event in collaboration with the Second Theater Company, giving participants an immersive experience and assisting thesis students with research interviews based on the event. This role enhanced my skills in leadership, strategic planning, and cross-cultural communication.
Furthermore, as a Teacher Assistant in the Principles of Service Design course, I was able to support students directly, and I had the opportunity to develop a curriculum for the new course, “Content Creation for Immersive Digital Media.” This teaching experience helped me build strong pedagogical skills and deepened my understanding of the academic needs of diverse students.
I am particularly interested in roles within Tutoring, International Affairs, Local Education Policy, and Social Policy at TREY. My experiences in academic support, international community-building, and organizational leadership align well with these areas, and I am eager to contribute to enhancing student life, well-being, and inclusion across our university community.
Olavi Latukka (5th year mechanical engineer student)
Hi! I’m Olavi Latukka, a fifth year mechanical engineer and I’m applying for the TREY’s board in 2025. I am primarily applying to TREY’s board for the organisations, member services, campus development and student welfare. I would also be interested in serving as vice-chair.
As soon as my fuksi year, I joined the board of my own guild, the Guild of Mechanical Engineering, and I have been there ever since. In addition, I have been on the board of the vocational club Euroavia Tampere ry since the second year. I joined the Teekkari section in my third year and the board of Tampere Teekkarit Ry in my fourth year.
My goal for the board year is that every student feels part of the student union and that the students of Tampere are more united than before. Everyone will be proud to say that they are Member of TREY. The organisational and common facilities are active and more usable than before. In general, students enjoy being together and the campuses are meaningful places to study.
Valtteri Koivukoski (3rd year Political science student, Viva Tampereen yliopiston vihreä vasemmisto)
Hey, I am Valtteri Third year Political Science student Before my studies, I served as the chairperson of the Tampere Left Youth in 2022. After transitioning to university, I have been an active participant in my student organization, Iltakoulu, even though I haven’t held a board position. I have worked as a tutor, coordinated events between staff and students, and contributed to development working groups for education at both the degree and major levels.
I believe that the knowledge I’ve gained from my studies would be particularly valuable in advocacy work. I want to help build a more open and impactful student union that students find meaningful.In working with TREY, I am especially interested in urban advocacy, as it is crucial to establish good relationships with the city council that will be re-elected in April, as well as with other senior city leadership.
I am generally an open person who thrives to listen everybody around him and I am motivated to fulfill objetivesIn my free time, I enjoy spending time on the sports field and walking my dog. I believe that maintaining a healthy balance between work and leisure, or studies and free time, is the key to a fulfilling life.
Tami Nordström (5th year energy engineering student, KTT – Kahden Tähden Teekkarit)
Hi! I’m Tami, a fifth-year energy engineering student, and I’m applying for TREY’s board for the year 2025.
I am a long-term active in different student associations, and my own experiences come largely from my home guild Ympäristöteekkarikilta, where I was a board member for several years and did things related to corporate relations and excursions, among other things. Most recently, I have worked as the Master of Administration and vice chair of the Teekkari union of Tampere. In addition, I have worked in smaller associations, such as chairing the professional club of energy engineering Exergia and organising the World Championships of Academic Kyykkä.
I am applying for the board of TREY because over the years I have seen how critical a role the student union plays in advocacy and community development of the student community, which is very dear to me. I want to contribute to making TREY’s activities even more association-oriented and easily approachable to its members.
As a board member, I am relaxed but efficient, and I get things done with good humour.
Siiri Vähäsöyrinki (4th year teacher student)
Hello! I’m Siiri Vähäsöyrinki, a fourth-year teacher student. During university, I’ve become very interested in student organization activities, and working on TREY’s board feels like a natural next step for me. It would be amazing opportunity to work for the students at Tampere University and to support the student culture of Tampere!
I have been part of the board of OKA ry for the past two terms and have worked there in the events sector. This role has involved organizing a variety of events, from relaxed gatherings to the 105th-anniversary gala of OKA ry. Additionally, I worked at TREY as a Wappu director in the spring of 2024. Working as a Wappu director was an incredible experience, and it sparked my genuine enthusiasm for the student union’s activities!
In my free time, I enjoy exercising in various ways, with most of my time spent at the gym. For me, free time is dedicated to recovering from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so besides sports, I try to do fun things like meeting friends, cooking, and reading!
Erja Ronkainen (4th year student of Media Studies)
Hi! I am Erja Ronkainen, a fourth year Media Studies student. I have worked on my student associations board for three consecutive years, focusing especially on educational affairs. This year I have also been a substitute member in ITC Faculty Council. My special interests in TREY’s board is advocacy in general, but especially in educational affairs.
Advocacy has been important for me in all communities I have been a part of in previous studies and working life. In addition of student associations board work is familiar for me from working in animal welfare association and in a trade union. In working life I’ve often found myself in positions of advocacy and developement and I’ve found those to fit my forward-looking character.
In my student association UDK I have received an honorary badge for being known as productive and efficient and I wish to continue likewise in TREY’s board. My strengths also include communication and organization skills, being flexible, calm and being willing to help. In my free time my life is balanced my multitude handicrafts and general curiosity towards life and its phenomena.
Sanni Tyynismaa (6th year Administrative Sciences student, Public Financial Management, Hallintotieteiden liitto)
Moikka! Olen Sanni, kuudennen vuoden hallintotieteilijä. Opintosuuntanani on julkinen talousjohtaminen. Olen kokenut järjestötoimija ja edunvalvoja, ja erityisesti minua kiinnostaa koulutuspolitiikka!
Opintojen aikana olen päässyt osallistumaan yhteisön toimintaan monin tavoin, mm. TREYn edustajistossa Hallintotieteiden liiton ryhmässä 2021-2024, MAB Tiedekuntaneuvostossa Hallopedina 2020-2024 ja Staabi ry:n koulutuspoliittisena vastaavana 2023.
Ennen yliopistoa olin aktiivinen nuorisovaltuustotoimija sekä paikallisesti, alueellisesti että valtakunnallisesti.
Uskon että vahvalla osaamisellani pystyisin hallituslaisena antaa yhteisölle lähes yhtä paljon kuin toiminnasta itse saisin!