Role: Chairperson
Totem animal: Koala

Hello there! I'm Mikael, also known as MIKQ3L!  I'm a 27-year-old mechanical engineering student from Espoo. I'm currently in my third year of studies, majoring in machine automation. In my free time, I enjoy playing computer games, watching movies and series, and spending time with friends and family.

This year, I serve as the chairman of the board of our association, which means I'm responsible for overseeing the organization's operations. My main duties include ensuring that the board operates in accordance with rules and regulations. Additionally, I take care of the well-being of the board members and ensure that the tasks are distributed equally.

Roles: Vice chairperson, Culture, Sports, Flag & Graphic design
Totem animal: Quokka

Hi, I'm Minttu, a 23-year-old construction site management student in my fourth year. In my free time I enjoy exercising, hanging out with friends, starting never-ending craft projects that I never finish, and attending events every now and then.

My main role in the board this year is being the vice-chair, meaning I assist the chair and the rest of the board in various tasks, lightening their workload.

Roles: Vice chairperson, Events & Labra gear
Totem animal: Earthworm

Hiya! I’m Nea, a 25-year old originally from Savo but living in Vantaa, and I’m a second-year student in laboratory sciences. In my free time I can often be found at home, where I spend my time mostly playing video games, painting little plastic men, and doing various crafts. Rumor says I can also occasionally be spotted at student events.

On the HTO ry board this year I will be acting as one of our vice chairpersons and events coordinators, and I will be in charge of purchasing and selling lab coats to students. As a vice chairperson I will get to assist both the chair and the rest of the board in their duties as needed, as well as e.g. handling our chairperson’s duties when they are unavailable to do so. As an events coordinator I’m in charge of our events hosted in bars, such as our traditional Tursajaiset, Liskodisco and Esileikki.

Roles: Secretary, stakeholders, Business cooperation, clubs, Tutoring, Nyyti ry & Megora
Totem animal: Earthworm

I’m Eemil, a 23-year-old third-year Energy and Environmental Engineering student from Myyrmäki. This is my first year in HTO, but in previous years, I’ve had the chance to get involved with many other associations and organizations. For example, last year I was a Head Tutor on the Myyrmäki campus and the Captain of the Contact Representatives at UIO ry.

In my free time, I enjoy relaxing by taking naps, diving into books, playing board and computer games, listening to music, and watching movies. You might also spot me at student events.

This year, I’m serving on HTO’s board as Secretary, Stakeholder Coordinator, and Megora Coordinator. As Secretary, I’m responsible for documenting board meetings and maintaining the association’s minutes and other documents. As Stakeholder Coordinator, I manage relationships with various organizations, such as clubs, companies, tutors, and Nyyti ry, as well as coordinating matters related to collaboration. As Megora Coordinator, my role is to enhance campus comfort and support student well-being.

Roles: Treasurer, Toru contact person & Couch and chair responsible
Totem animal: Raccoon

Hey, I'm Tytti Vilén, a 27-year-old third-year student in Information and Communication Technology, with a major in Wellbeing and Health Technology. I'm originally from Tuusula, but I have unfortunately become a citizen of Espoo. In my free time, I spend time at student events, at work, and with my dogs.  I also enjoy knitting, painting, and watching murder mysteries or Reddit stories on YouTube.

I'm currently in my third year at HTO, and this year, I’m serving as the treasurer, hair and sofa representative as well as TORU (property management) representative. As the treasurer, I pay the association’s bills and reimbursements, handle invoicing, and communicate with the accounting office when necessary. I also monitor budget compliance across various sectors and prepare budgets. What I enjoy about this role is that I can work independently and at my own pace, which makes balancing it with my studies easier.

As the TORU representative, I make sure everything is in order with the association’s property, ensuring things are handled on time.The title of Sofa and Hair Manager is an honorary position given to an old member of the board. In this role, I ensure that the board members look presentable, their hair is well-groomed, and that the HTO has a sofa (though the HTO no longer has a sofa, so luckily no pressure).
This spring, I’m looking forward to getting to know the new board members and team building. It's also exciting to see what we come up with to support students' well-being and happiness. 

Roles: Advocacy, Communication, Internationality & Harassment contact person
Totem animal: Cat

Hi there! I'm Veera, a 26-year-old city mouse with country roots. I'm currently in my fourth year of construction engineering at Myllypuro campus, specializing in project management. In my free time, you might find me at the gym, belting out tunes at a karaoke bar, or cozying up on the couch with a crochet project. In the dead of winter, you can sometimes find me pondering life's big questions by a hole in the ice on a freezing lake. This year on the board, I'm in charge of advocacy, international relations, and communications. I'm also one of the two harassment contact persons.

Roles: Communications, Internationality & Graphic designer
Totem animal: Opossum

Hey there! I'm Inka, and I've been living in Helsinki for just over four years now. Originally, I moved here from Lahti. I'm a first-year mechanical engineering student, but I’ve already completed a business administration degree elsewhere. Most of my time is spent working, studying, and doing student active stuff, but in my free time, I enjoy attending student events, eating sushi, and occasionally exercising my brain with crossword puzzles.

This is my first year on the board, and my responsibilities include communications, international affairs, and graphic design. As a communications coordinator and graphic designer, my tasks involve updating social media, designing coverall patches, creating promotional materials, and writing advertising texts. As the international affairs coordinator, I ensure that all communication materials and posts are also available in English.

Roles: Events, ICT & Membership
Totem animal: Earthworm

My name is Alex (known as Alex the Mayhem within HTO), and I’m a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, specializing in manufacturing and production technology. Originally I'm from Porvoo but now I live in Myyrmäki. In my free time, I enjoy gaming, working out, and listening to music. Occasionally, I also collect concept art-themed artwork from various games and movies.

This is my third and final year on the board, and this year I’m serving as the Event and ICT responsible. Essentially, this means I’m responsible for organizing bar and checkpoint-based events like Tursajaiset and Esileikki, together with our two other event responsible board members. On the ICT side, I develop and maintain projects such as the association’s website and the Tursajaiset app.

Roles: Events, Culture & Flag
Totem animal: Dog

Hi there! I'm Akseli Kallunki, a 25-year-old first-year electronics student in Myrtsi. I currently live in Espoo. In my free time, I enjoy gaming, band rehearsals, or spending time in the kitchen.

I've started my first term in HTO as the event, culture, and flag coordinator. So, even though this role is new to me, it won’t be for long!

Roles: Advocacy, Harassment contact person & Megora
Totem animal: Panda

Meowdy! My name is Sami Kokko, I am a first year biotech and chemistry engineering student from Helsinki. In about a month I will turn 35 years old. My free time I spend doing stuff that I like such as crocheting, student events and various other activities that I might rush into without thinking too much.

My duties in HTO include student advocacy, being a harassment contact person, and keeping tabs on Metropolia Agora spaces on different campuses. Student advocacy is often unseen but important work where you function as a link between students and staff. This is achieved both by participating in various meetings where student wellbeing is worked on and helping individual students with problems such as suspected biased treatment from a teacher .

Roles: Culture, Sports & Flag
Totem animal: Raven

Hello! I am Selena, 21 years old from Helsinki. I'm a second year student in Energy and Environmental Engineering, with energy production as my major. In my free time I photograph, drink tea and play guitar among other things. Music is important to me and I like going to concerts whenever I have money.

I will be responsible for culture, sports and flag for this year's board. I will, with my two culture colleagues, organize events that preserve student culture, for example sitz, annual gala and coverall baptism. As a sports responsible I will be organizing sports related events such as a trip to Himos. I will also take care of the HTO flag and our dear mascot Jalmari.

Role: Deputy member
Totem animal: Fox

Hey, I’m Nicole Sjöholm! I’m a 22-year-old third-year Automation Engineering student from Helsinki. In my free time, I enjoy painting, writing, and going to the gym.

Right now, I’m a deputy member in the board, which means my role is to help out other board members when needed. I don’t have a specific area of responsibility, but I’ve mostly been involved in helping with communications.

Role: Deputy member
Totem animal: Raccoon

Hello! My name is Timo Jalola, and I am a second-year student of Energy and Environmental Technology. Alongside my studies, I play games, watch series and movies. In the 2025 board, I serve as a deputy member, assisting and supporting other board members in their activities.

Role: Mascot
Totem animal: Octopus

Hello there! I’m Jalmari, aka ”Jallu,” and I’m HTO’s mascot. I joined HTO on April 21, 2018, as a gift from UIO at our annual gala. That makes me 7 years old this spring!

My role is to bring visibility and create an identity for HTO. I also help out with communications and help in creating inclusivity within the board. I also keep an eye on the board members to make sure everything runs smoothly.

You might spot me at stands or events, so make sure to say hi when we meet!