In December, the YPS Network nominated Paula Pättikangas as its chair for the year 2025. Paula led the network in 2024 as well. She has a background in the Youth Agenda2030 group, UN Youth of Finland, Fingo and FYCS where she volunteered as the Finnish youth delegate to the United Nations.
The vice-chair in 2025 is Emilia Uljas who is an experienced influencer in the field of education and European affairs. She has previously served in the Union of Upper Secondary School Students and as the Finnish youth delegate to the European Union.
Along with the chairpersons, the steering group of the network consists of
Jenni Halonen, secretary and member organisations
Hodan Mahad, public affairs
Pinja Suorsa, communications
Annika Termonen, events
All steering group members have an email address in the form of firstname.lastname@2250finland.fi.
There are also two working groups – one for events and another one for advocacy and communications. You are welcome to join the working groups even during the year! In order to do so, please contact the network coordinator Lotta, lotta.tuominen@nuorisoala.fi.