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Our Team
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Chairperson
Aira
Born in Spain but brought up in London, our Chair spent years teaching English in Galicia before she made the decision to move to Helsinki to learn as much as possible and try to make the world a bit of a kinder place. Her hobbies include salsa dancing, yoga, crafty stuff, and reading. She considers herself much more a jack of all trades than a master of any, or, in academic terms, a generalist. She is enjoying life in Finland, although she still misses Spanish food very much!
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Vice
Chairperson
Hannah
This curious and creative soul comes from Germany, although she moves around quite a lot! Aside from her passion for education, she is an amazing yoga instructor. She loves to be in nature and explore new places, and she will inevitably smile at every dog she sees. Hannah's energy is incredibly contagious, and she is happiest when solar-powered, so if you see the sun is out, she will probably be out, too! She is also known for her cooking skills, even if she doesn't brag, but she did win OSA's 2025 International Dinner baking competition.
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Secretary
Sofia
Having come to Finland 5 years ago from her native Greece, Sofia was an early childhood educator before joining the CE community. She is an active and fun-loving individual who enjoys long walks in search of the most beautiful sunsets, fun gym sessions, and being in the water, regardless of whether it's a Greek beach or a frozen lake! This powerhouse of a woman loves a challenge but is also great at taking care of herself. Her sense of humour often has everyone rolling on the floor laughing, and her opinions during class discussions give everyone food for thought!
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Events
Manager
Cande
All the way from Argentina, Cande brings the greatest ideas forward all the time! Maybe it was her experience teaching at a secondary school, or maybe she was born with it, but she is so talented at organising events! She loves crafts, especially pottery, and meeting new people, which she has done a lot of since she came to Finland! She is still shocked by so many things that seem so simple and normal here, which is sort of normal given she had never seen snow until she came over. But she has a fantastic attitude and is almost always up for those moments of discovery and surprise!
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Events
Manager
Ines
Having moved to Helsinki from Spain 3 years ago, Ines decided to join CE and brought her inner sunshine to make life a little brighter for all those who are lucky to know her. She is a fabulous artist who has generously designed gorgeous patches for OSA, and who expresses her art in lots of different ways, such as painting, cartoon drawing and tattooing. She also has the most beautiful ideas for the events, and brings joy everywhere she goes, while ensuring things run smoothly and people feel welcome and comfortable.
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Student Advocate
Aitana
Hailing from Paraguay, Aitana is passionate about student wellbeing, equality, and contributing to causes that are close to her heart. She has set up an NGO back home and is very much hands-on when it comes to making a difference to people's lives. She's an intrepid explorer who is not afraid to spend a million hours on a flixbus, speak up for what she believes in, or dream as big as can be. She might not be the most punctual and she might have had more than one incident on the slippery ice of Helsinki, but she always gets there with a smile!
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Treasurer
Rianthe
This wonderful islander from Curaçao moved to the Netherlands to pursue higher education before coming to Helsinki. She has a unique energy: a fascinating mix of bubbly, curious, strong, and gentle. She loves spending time with loved ones and going on adventures. She has a natural ability to connect to people, and to find curious details everywhere, she sees the world from a different perspective, and we have the pleasure of those thoughts and insights. She is genuine and so much fun, but she does not play when it comes to the numbers!
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Editor-in-Chief
Tiffany
Though Tiffany grew up in the United States, her heritage is also Filipino, and she can make some incredibly delicious dishes to prove it, too! She is always an inspiration on a stage, whether she's hosting an event or performing her powerful poetry. She loves to bring people together, especially around a table that has food and board games! Her adorably playful vibes makes everyone feel included, and her honesty and sense of humour make her interactions genuine and fun. A gifted communicator and kind listener, a winning combo!
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