Hi, I'm Noora Saramäki, a third-year student of Education. I am the chair of the 2025 board at ISYY. I have a previous background as a trustee in ISYY, a vice-chair in -24, and an event, communication, and tutoring officer in my own student association, Sulo Ry.

You are most likely to find me at Appro during student events. I'm happy to take any ideas and listen to the students' voices, so please feel free to come to me.

Godparent for the following student associations: Iskra ry, Kotex ry and Sulo ry.

Hello! My name is Miika Hiltunen and I’m 5th year business student from Kuopio. My major is International business and sales management. In the ISYY board I work as VP of the board and Kuopio campus chair.

Before my current role, I worked in ISYY’s board and VP of representative council. Other than that my background is from Preemio, where I was part of the board for two years, culminating in 2022 as chair of the board.

If you have any ideas or concerns about student union, do not hesitate to contact me or our board, we are here for you!

Godparent for the following student associations: Pistis ry, Fortis ry, Preemio ry and Socius ry.

Hi! I’m Emilia Enroth, and I’m studying law at Judica in Joensuu, currently in my first year, but practically, I’m already in my third year of studies. In ISYY I'm responsible for academic affairs and environment & development cooperation. You can find me in Judica’s activities and events. I also have a background in business studies from Preemio, where I was an active member participating as a tutor, in committees, and in the student union board at the Kuopio campus.

At the university, you’ll most often find me at the Carelia library or walking around campus with a coffee cup in hand. I’m working for the benefit of the members, so feel free to reach out if you need anything!

Godparent for the following student associations: Judica ry, Legio Ostiensis ry, Oidipus ry and Praxis ry.

Hello! I am Antton Gustafsson, a 4th-year business student. My background is in the activities of subject organizations and the duties of a student representative in the administration. You can run into me in Kuopio most at Canthia. If there are ideas especially for the development of studies and pedagogy, I will be happy to discuss them. You can always come and ask me, I'll be happy to help to the best of my ability!

Godparent for the following student associations: Optimi ry, Poikkeus ry, Retikka ry and TERHO ry.

Hi! I’m Nox Herranen, a second-year biology student at the Joensuu campus. My work in the ISYY executive board consists of social policy and events and recreation. In addition to my work in the ISYY board, I also take care of academic affairs in my own student association, Mikrovillus and help out there with events for example.

On campus you can bump into me at Natura or Metria, usually hanging out with friends. I’m also a big sitz party fan, especially if Mikrovillus is organizing them. Come tug on my sleeve if you bump into me. If I don’t happen to be in your way, you can also email me!

Godparent for the following student associations: Joraus ry, SusTek ry, Tombolo ry and Varnitsa ry.

Hi! I'm Emilia Kivikoski, a third-year theology student in Joensuu. I oversee the associations, clubs, and business relations sector. I participate in the activities of both theology student associations, either as a volunteer or as a board member.

I can usually be found at Agora, and off campus, I spend much of my time at the Orthodox Seminary. Feel free to contact me if you don't run into me on campus!

Godparent for the following student associations: Epsilon ry, Godis ry, Joensuun Metsäylioppilaat ry and Nefa-Joensuu ry.

Hi! My name is Kristiina Oinonen and I am a masters student in economics from Joensuu campus. My responsibility in the ISYY board is International Affairs and Communications. I have a background from the ISYY representative council and from the third sector.

I like to spend time on campus and I attend a lecture almost every day in Aurora or in Metria. You can find me sometimes also from society policy lectures because that is my second minor. Especially on workdays you may also find me from the campus library. Please, feel free to contact me if you have anything to ask or discuss!

Godparent for the following student associations: Bunsen ry, Echo ry, Sointi ry and Täky ry.

Hi! My name is Piritta Pennanen and I am 4th year biomedicine student from Kuopio. In ISYY Board, I am responsible for recreation and the international affairs sector. My heart belongs to my own student association, Kulti, in where I have been most active as an event organizer. In addition, I have also been our board’s freshman coordinator and freshman tutor - getting to know new students is important to me.

You can always ask for help or come to have a coffee at the Kultihuone, where I like to hang around. I usually stay at Snellmania on the Kuopio campus, but I can quickly appear where I’m needed :) In addition to ISYY-related questions, you can also come to chat about podcasts or baking - those are my favorite hobbies. I bet this is going to be a great year, I hope to see you at multiple events!

Godparent for the following student associations: Mikrovillus ry, Opossumi ry, Kulti ry and Kvantti ry.

Hi! I am Jaana Sivula, studying master’s in education sciences, and I am currently based in Kuopio. I am responsible for social policy as well as environmental and development cooperation in the ISYY board. I have previously been in the ISYY board in the international sector and as the communications representative in my subject association, Kassos ry.

You are most likely to run into me at interdisciplinary events, such as sitz parties. Whether at events or on campus, feel free to come and talk to me about anything!

Godparent for the following student associations: Kassos ry, Skripti ry, Hyeena ry and Serveri ry.

Hello! I'm Lassi Valli, a third-year business student from the Kuopio campus. I am responsible for the corporate relations, organisation and club sectors in the ISYY board.

Godparent for the following student associations: Fides Ostiensis ry, Popsi ry, Dentina ry and KuoLO ry.