Members (1.4.2018-31.3.2022)
Dean
Ritva Toivonen (The chair of the board)
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Professor
Sami Moisio
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Science
Professor
Anne Toppinen
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Associate Professor
Sirkku Juhola
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Lecturer
Kari Vesala (vice chairman)
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Social Sciences
Senior Researcher
Toni Ryynänen
University of Helsinki / Ruralia Institute, Mikkeli
Doctoral Student
Katja Rinne-Koski
University of Helsinki / Ruralia Institute, Seinäjoki
Planning Director
Antti Saartenoja
Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia
Ministerial Adviser
Sanna Sihvola
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry / Rural Development
Mayor
Timo Halonen
City of Mikkeli
Erkki Välimäki
City of Seinäjoki
Student
Jaakko Mäkelä
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Substitutes
Professor Niklas Jensen-Eriksen
University of Helsinki/ Faculty of Arts
Professor Maria Fredriksson-Ahomaa
University of Helsinki/ Faculty of veterinary medicine
Professor Mikko Tolonen
University of Helsinki / Helsinki Centre for Digital Humanities HELDIG
Professor Johanna Mäkelä
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Educational Sciences
Project Manager
Päivi Pylkkänen
University of Helsinki / Ruralia Institute, Mikkeli
University researcher
Aapo Jumppanen
University of Helsinki / Ruralia Institute, Seinäjoki
Director
Jarkko Huovinen
Association of Finnish Municipalities/
Finnish Local and Regional Authorities Division Vitality and Economy
Regional Director
Antti Heikkilä
Forest Centre
Director of Administration
Ari Liikanen
City of Mikkeli
Head of Education and Wellfare
Heikki Vierula
City of Seinäjoki
BA, Student Essi Turunen
University of Helsinki / Faculty of Social Sciences