The Fulbright Finland Foundation is governed by the Board of Directors.
The Fulbright Finland Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors. The Board comprises a diverse cross-section of leaders who bring a wealth of expertise to bear on common commitment to achieve the goals of the Fulbright Finland Foundation. We are immensely grateful to them for their time, expertise, and support.
The Board of Directors of the Fulbright Finland Foundation comprises of 6-8 members: up to four Finns and up to four Americans. The Finnish board members are appointed by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, and the Chief of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Finland appoints the American members. Board appointments are for four years.
The Board elects a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among its members. They serve for a two-year term and always represent different parties that appoint members.
The Foundation CEO Terhi Mölsä serves on the Board in an ex-officio capacity.
The Ambassador of the United States to Finland is the Honorary Chair of the Board of Directors.
David Yoken
Chair
Senior Music Lecturer, Arts Academy, Turku University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Timo Korkeamäki
Vice-Chair
Dean, School of Business, Aalto University
Nazanin Berarpour
Member of the Board
Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Embassy
Dr. Piia Björn
Member of the Board
Vice Rector, University of Turku
Dr. Kirsimarja Blomqvist
Member of the Board
Professor for Knowledge Management, School of Business and Management, Lappeenranta University of Technology LUT
William Couch
Member of the Board
Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy
Dr. Kaarle Hämeri
Member of the Board
Chancellor, University of Helsinki
Itonde Kakoma
Member of the Board
Head of Delegation and Permanent Representative to the African Union
International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)