Council election candidates 2026

2 Mio Haveri

ICT Engineering

• Developing student community
• Student welfare and mental health

Hi, I’m Mio, an IT student. I want to make music using the school’s gear. Vote for me, and you can do it too.

3 Vili Salmi

Electrical and Automation Engineering

• Practicing sustainable economy

I am 2nd year student that now decided to join council

4 Elias Nieminen

ICT Engineering

• Improving public transport
• Equality between students

Name is Elias, I study computer sciences. Meow!

5 Enes Doganay

Software Engineering

“I just wanted free Redbull”

• Making students’ voices heard
• Taking an active stance

I am a fourth year software engineering student who saw first hand what it is like to be a student and be poor and lonely and overwhelmed with studies. I understand all your struggles. And I am here to fix them, or at least be the voice so someone else who’s more capable can fix them.

6 Samuli Ruotanen

Electrical and Automation Engineering

• Improving the quality of education
• Improving Council’s actions

Hi. Here is a second-year engineering student running for the student council again. I am an active member of the TIRO board and generally active in student organization work, dedicated to advancing the development of education and improving the council’s operations after having followed its activities for a year.

7  Elmeri Rantanen

Electrical and Automation Engineering

• Improving Council’s actions
• Making students’ voices heard

I’m running for the council third year in a row because especially this year i want to be up to date on TAMKO’s finances and as a council member I can voice my opinions on the matter easier that as a ordinary member

8 Otto Vänni

Electrical and Automation Engineering

• Developing student community

Third-year electrical engineering student, TIRO’s treasurer and a two-time tutor. Tamko has been running a deficit for five consecutive financial years, so I might as well go fix that. Also, a defender of student club rooms!

9 Linda-Maria ’Mia’ Westman

Textile & Material Engineering

“Better than ChatGPT”

• Improving the quality of education
• Making students’ voices heard

Hi! I’m Mia, do you know you have rights? Finnish law, TAMK Degree Regulations, and Tamko are here for you. Ask me how, call 1-800-MIA NOW

10 Topi Tervonen

ICT Engineering

• Practicing sustainable economy
• Taking an active stance

Hi, I am Topi

11 Zulqarnain Haider  

Software Engineering

“Small Changes, Better Student Life”

• Improving the student lunch
• Making students’ voices heard

Hi! I’m Zulqarnain Haider, and I am running for the TAMKO elections. I believe that changing students’ lives doesn’t always require massive transformations. Often, the most significant changes come from the ideas proposed by students themselves, reflecting their everyday experiences and concerns. My goal is to empower students to have a stronger voice in decisions that affect their education, health, and campus life. Every student has valuable ideas, opinions, and concerns, and I believe these should be expressed and heard. Together, we can make student life a little better, one step at a time. Small Changes, Better Student Life.

20 Venla vihtasuo

Radiography and Radiotherapy

• Student welfare and mental health
• Developing student community

Hi, I’m Venla! I’m a student advocate with several years of experience, as well as a radiography student. I want to help build Tamko into a student union where students’ voices are heard and the Representative Council actively works for students. Students’ voices, turned into action!

21 Vera Pekkarinen

Social Services

• Equality between students
• Student welfare and mental health

Hello! I’m Vera, third year social services student. I have been a council member for a year and been able to participate in decision making concerning students. I’ve also been part of SOPU ry’s board. So, I have plenty of experience from student advocacy. In the future I want to continue impacting and doing things for the benefit of students. I think students wellbeing and equality are specifically important themes.

 22 Ville Venesmäki

Social Services

• Student welfare and mental health
• Developing student community

23 Camilla Hiltunen

Social Services

“Let me cook.”

• Student welfare and mental health
• Making students’ voices heard

Bachelor of Social Services student and student organization enthusiast. Communication official at SOPU ry in 2025 and vice chairperson in 2026. I’m bringing empathy, student wellbeing and mental health to the student representative council and making sure students’ voices are heard where decisions are made. Student life should be more than deadlines and existential crises. <3

24 Rene Koivunen

Nursing

• Student welfare and mental health
• Developing student community

Hi! I’m Rene, a second-year nursing student, and I’m ready to take on new challenges! I want to be involved in developing student life, both in everyday studies and in the social side of student life. It’s important to me that students’ voices are heard, their well-being is supported, and that we work together to move things forward. I also want to help build a community where every student feels like they are part of the group – both in everyday life and during celebrations. You should vote for me if you want an active and approachable person on the board who listens to students and wants to make student life better, one step at a time.

30 Saara Ahola

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

“Kinda chic to be a student active”

• Taking an active stance
• Practicing sustainable economy

Hi! I’m Saara, I’ve been involved in Tamko’s activities on the board for a couple of years and now I’m running for the Council. I’m familiar with Tamko’s structures and operating practices, so I can bring experience, insight and the ability to collaborate to the Council. I believe the most important priorities are responsible financial management and ensuring that the student body is an active and bold advocate both at TAMK and in the Tampere region. Let’s work together to strengthen Tamko’s position as a respected actor!

31 Unna Kyllönen

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Student welfare and mental health
• Improving public transport

I’m Unna, a second-year student majoring in Social Services (VETO). I’ve served on my subject association’s board, an experience that sparked my desire to run for the Student Council and make a real impact! Student well-being and mental health are issues I care deeply about. Mental well-being is crucial for academic progress and play a huge part in enjoying their time at school. That’s why I want to ensure that every student has easy access to help for well-being-related challenges. I also want to advocate for better public transport from a student perspective! You should vote for me because I have a genuine desire to make a difference, and I’m not afraid to speak my mind! I also possess strong negotiation skills, so I don’t view a challenge as an obstacle or even a setback—but rather as the starting point for a negotiation 😉

32 Mari Rantanen

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Student welfare and mental health
• Equality between students

I want to stand up for every student’s learning. Enough teaching resources for everyone, attention to student mental health, and equal treatment for all are the cornerstones of my approach. We deserve to learn, not just study.

33 Pyry Kaikuvuo

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Student welfare and mental health
• Developing student community

Tsaude! I’m a Veto student and I’ve already spent a year in the Student Council actively doing our social media. I want to continue in the council so I can have an even bigger impact on student well-being and our community spirit. I’m active both on campus and in the event scene, and I love meeting new people all the time. If you want to see action, bold decisions, and innovativeness – vote for me!

 34 Iina Häkälä

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Improving the student lunch
• Improving public transport

Young wild, no introduction needed.

35 Hanna-Marie Kontio

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Developing student community
• Making students’ voices heard

I am Hanna, second year VETO student. I live in Tampere with my boyfriend and three ladies (a cat and two leopard geckos). Originally I come from Vantaa but my whole family comes from South Ostrobothnia where I have spent most of my summer vacations as a child. I love nature, music, my family, cultures, history, videogames and everything creative from drawing to playing the piano. In my former school I worked as a team leader for my classmates. Through that I gained the spark for leading and guiding people. I have been a tutor since August, and it has finally made me realise that my place is with the people in a guidance role. I have always valued justice and tried my best to take everyone into account. This side of me is even more recognizable when I work in tasks that require even a tiny bit of leadership. This is also the reason why I decided to apply for Tamko’s Council. I want our school’s community to be more united. I want everyone to have an equal opportunity to be a part of our community and thus help improve the well-being of our students. These themes would push me forward in the Council. When it comes to justice, nothing can stop me.

36 Nita Nieminen

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Taking an active stance
• Improving Council’s actions

Hi! I’m Nita, Tamko’s Stakeholder representative for the year of 2026, and I’m really excited to continue being involved with Tamko, this time as a member of the Council! <3 As a council member, I want to be an active influencer alongside the other representatives, while also bringing a bit of humor and a good vibes to the meetings.

37 Jasper Reilson

Degree Programme in Network Learning and Competencies

• Improving Council’s actions
• Practicing sustainable economy

Hi! I’m Jasper, a third-year VETO student and the communications trustee of Tamko. I’m running for the council representative role, because I want to be involved in making a difference and helping shape decisions that benefit students. The council plays an important role in our community, and I would love to be part of moving things forward.

40 Pablo Novoa

International Business

• Student welfare and mental health
• Making students’ voices heard

 41 Davids Cibulis

International Business

“From across the world to TAMK”

• Developing student community
• Student welfare and mental health

I’m David from Latvia. First year International Business student at TAMK. I’m running for Tamko Representative Council to make sure international students have a real voice in the decisions that shape our daily student life.

42 Elina Pärssinen

International Business

“Let the students be heard!”

• Developing student community
• Making students’ voices heard

4th year IB-student and 2 years in Tamko. Third time’s the charm 🙂

43 Luukas Marttinen

Business and Administration

• Student welfare and mental health
• Developing student community

Hi, I’m Luukas, I am a 20 years old from Mikkeli, I am positive and hardworking. I would like to run for the board so I can improve the well-being of students.

50 Jenni olli

Music Pedagogy

• Making students’ voices heard
• Improving public transport

Hi! My name is Jenni and I am a third year music pedagogy and second year musician student. I have been in the council for the past two years and I would be glad to continue! It is important to me that us music students voice is heard in TAMK.

51 Alice Sipilä

Hospitality Management

• Developing student community
• Equality between students

Hi! I’m Alice, and I’m a first-year hospitality management student. I haven’t really had time to think about it much, but I’ve always wanted to make a real difference. It’s really important to me that students have the chance to connect with other students, so I’d like to help promote that in some way. This is a really last-minute application, so it’s hard to say exactly what I want to focus on, but I promise I’ll put as much effort into this as I can.

 52 Nataliia Filonenko

Culture and media

“No more sloppy potatoes!!!!”

• Improving the student lunch
• Influencing student housing

Make Mediapolis students eat smth AGAIN

60 Joel Hiltunen

Engineering, Electrical Systems

• Practicing sustainable economy
• Influencing student housing

 61 Iikka Niku

Emergency care

• Taking an active stance
• Influencing student housing

Hi I’m Iikka

 62 Alex Ojala

Mechanical Engineering

• Student welfare and mental health
• Influencing student housing

70 Niilo Rouhiainen

Emergency care

• Improving Council’s actions
• Developing student community

80 Minerva Leinonen

International Business

“For equality, well-being, and action!”

• Equality between students
• Student welfare and mental health

​Hi! I’m Minerva, a 26-year-old first-year International Business student. I would bring a fresh perspective to the Representative Council, along with experience from two previous terms in ISYY. At Tamko, I would advocate for equality between Finnish and English degree programmes, as well as better financial stability and mental health support for everyone. Together, let’s make sure Tamko is on every student’s side!