Who we are

The organisation is run by people dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia and their loved ones.

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Organisation

Union Council

The highest decision-making body of Alzheimer Society of Finland is the Union Council.

•    President of Union Council: Anne Portaankorva (formerly Remes), Vice-Rector, Professor
•    Vice President of Union Council: Sirpa Pietikäinen, MEP

Board

•    Chair: Jenni Kulmala, Professor
•    I Vice Chair: Sari Sarkomaa, Member of the Finnish Parliament
•    II Vice Chair: Pasi Kivisaari

There are also seven board members representing our membership organisations, and one person in the role of an Expert by Experience.

Staff

We currently employ nearly 20 staff. The Executive Director is Katariina Suomu. A list of our staff members can be found here (in Finnish).