Board
The board carries out the operational activities of the student union in accordance with the law, regulations, and decisions of the representative council.
The board engages in advocacy and representation work within Kaakko, Xamk, the campus cities, and nationally. Nationally, Kaakko influences particularly through SAMOK. Board members have their own areas of responsibility to ensure diverse representation in decision-making that considers all student groups and aspects of student life. Additionally, collaboration is maintained with other student unions.
Among the tasks of the board are:
- Organizing meetings
- Preparing and implementing matters outlined by the representative council
- Issuing statements and opinions on matters concerning students, across all campus locations
- Informing Kaakko members about its activities
- Establishing communication with the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) and other Student Unions
- Reporting their tasks to the representative council and the members during representative council meetings.
Moreover, the board meets with Xamk’s leadership and other stakeholders crucial to student life. The purpose of these meetings is to represent the student perspective in discussions and decision-making.
Duties of the Board

The Representative Council elects the members of the Board at its organizational meeting every year. The Board of Directors will run from 1.1. – 31.12.
The Board works on education policy, social policy, tutoring, international affairs, sports, events and communication. The Board has the responsibility of these tasks together with the employees.
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Board 2025

Niko Heikkilä
President of the board

Taneli Mäkinen
1. vice president of the board, Advocacy

Mahmudul Ruju
2. vice president of the board, Fund raising

Teemu Taivainen
3. Vice-president of the board, Events and services, Communication

Diganta Khan
Member of the board

Sara Puiro
Member of the board

Channa Perera
Member of the board