I am a 44-year-old party secretary, father and gaming enthusiast from Mikkeli. Before starting my job as party secretary, I worked as a youth researcher at the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences and acted as Vice-Chair of the Greens in 2017–2019. I love games, football, good TV shows, and protected nature.
When younger, I was active in Finnish environmental NGOs for over a decade. Within The Finnish Nature League and Friends of the Earth Finland, I campaigned for the protection and conservation of climate, forests, wetlands and water resources, as well as striving for a socially just world. I have also been involved in local Fair Trade action, supporting the Fair Trade Store in Mikkeli.
I am a father of two, enjoying things like gaming, listening to music, playing football and watching TV shows.
I live in the Kaukola quarter, near Mikkeli town centre, with my wife and children. Our eldest is in the ninth grade and the younger one in elementary school.
Ever since my childhood, I have enjoyed playing different board games, RPGs and computer games. I play together and alone, with kids, with my adult friends, sometimes even with strangers online.
I listen to lots of different pop, rock and rhythm music. You can find my Spotify profile and a couple of playlists here.
I am a massive fan of football. I do not kick the ball around as much as I used to, however football, played either in the park or indoors, still is my favourite form of exercise. Years ago, I also used to referee in the summertime, notably junior games. Going to watch football games is also an active hobby of mine. My dearest teams are the Finnish male and female national teams, as well as MP and PU-62 from my home town. Outside the football fields, Kampparit bandy team is my sports favourite. My bike is my everyday transport.
I have a wide range of experience in doing politics on different levels. At the municipal election in 2017, I was the vote-puller king in Mikkeli with the second largest vote count. I have acted as Chairman of the Greens in
the Mikkeli Municipal Council, as well as Chairman of the Urban Environment Board in Mikkeli and a member of the South Savo County Executive. At the regional election, I was elected a member of the first Regional Council in South Savo. I ran for parliament at the previous election as well and was elected Deputy Member of Parliament representing the Southeast Finland region.
