Board and Advisory Board

Board and Advisory Board of the Foundation for Cultural Policy Research

The board of the Foundation defines the general guidelines of its activities, approves appropriations and financial plans and employs its staff and researchers. The Foundations advisory board evaluates its activities and gives expert advice on research policy.

Members of the Board in 2024-2026 are:

• Cultural Director Susanna Tommila, City of Espoo (Chair)
• Director of Development Anu Kauppi, Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design
• Professor Miikka Pyykkönen, University of Jyväskylä
• Senior University Lecturer Katriina Siivonen, Finland Futures Research Centre (FFRC), University of Turku
• Planning Officer Katri Soinne, Statistics Finland
• Senior Researcher Timo Tohmo, University of Jyväskylä

The Board’s term of office is from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026. The Board’s Secretary is Cupore’s Head of Administration Petra-Maria Saarinen.

Members of the Advisory Board in 2024-2026 are:

• CEO, Susanna Pettersson, The Finnish Cultural Foundation (Chair)
• Professor Outi Fingerroos, University of Jyväskylä
• Head of Development Eva-Maria Hakola, Arts Promotion Centre Finland
• Director of Development Pirjo Hamari, The Finnish Heritage Agency
• Cultural Counsellor Leif Jakobsson
• Associate professor, D.Sc. (Econ.) Annukka Jyrämä, Aalto University
• Professor Sanna Karkulehto, University of Jyväskylä
• Senior Specialist Johanna Selkee, The Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities
• Senior ministerial adviser Johanna Vuolasto, Ministry of Education and Culture

The Advisory Committee’s term of office is from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026. The Committee’s Secretary is Deputy Director Sakarias Sokka.