There are many opportunities to contribute to the Foundation's mission and purpose, and we welcome volunteers in all areas of our organization. We welcome your ideas on how the Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter can serve the Finnish Community and regarding our activities. Please contact us at:

information@finlandiafoundationny.org

2023 - 2024 BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Officers:

Eero Kilpi, President

Maria Mäkelä, Executive Vice President

Paula Hoffren, Treasurer

Sirkka McMenamin, Secretary

Board of Directors:

Mikaela Abraham

Susanna Ansala-Fraqias

Kaija Caldara

Virve Deutsch

Henrikki Harsu

Judy Kaske-Cirigliano

Sanna Lemmetti

Anya Peck

Mikko Peltoniemi

Minna Rabus

Committee Chairs:

Finnish School of New York: Virve Deutsch

Investments: Eero Kilpi

Fundraising: TBA

Membership: Judy Kaske-Cirigliano

Nominating: Maria Mäkelä

Program: Sanna Lemmetti

Communications: Mikaela Abraham

Scholarships and Grants: Kaija Caldara

Our past presidents, who have sustained this organization for future leaders:
1954-1958 Theodore M. Purdy, 1959-1964 Reino Aarnio, 1964-1981 Dr. Raymond Luomanen, 1981-1984 Albert A. Star, 1984-1986 Juha Makipaa, 1986-1988 J. Philip Smith, 1988-1991 Albert Star, 1991-2000 Marja Roth-Sopanen, 2000-2001 Lee Alperin, 2001-2003 Klaus-Peter Finke-Härkönen (Peter Finke), 2003-2006 Bo W. Long, 2006-2008 Petra Tabry, 2008-2013 Tarja Silverman