Annika Termonen, President
Hi! My name is Annika and I am the President of Tipsy in 2025. I’m from Finland and have lived here in Tampere for the past 4 years.
I study in the Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research master’s program. Besides studying, I spend most of my time climbing, and volunteering for a few different organizations.
I am looking forward to this year with Tipsy, both keeping up with the existing traditions and hopefully creating something new and amazing on the go!
Sofia Scapocchin, Vice President
Hi! I’m Sofia the new vice president and alumni coordinator of Tipsy. I’m Italian and I am currently studying in the master program Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research, while I completed my bachelor degree, “Philosophy, International and Economic Studies”, in Venice.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends over a drink and board games, or enjoying a nice walk in nature, and of course I never say no to a good read or a movie! Hope to meet y’all soon and let’s have loads of fun together this year!
Dorotea Gravellino, Treasurer
Moi! I am Dorotea Gravellino, and I am TIPSY’s treasurer.
I come from Italy, and I have achieved my Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs at the University of Bologna, in 2024.
In my free time, I enjoy reading and painting. I practice fencing and I love to swim at the beach.
The role I took on, holds great opportunities to expand my skill set and learn more about the different administrative responsibilities within an organization. I am enthusiastic about the possibility to contribute to the improvement and development of student life with TIPSY.
Laura Häkkinen, Secretary
Heyyy, my name is Laura and I am a first-year PEACE student and the secretary of tipsy 2025.
I am from Helsinki, but completed my bachelor’s on political science from Jyväskylä.
I like to do a lot of things and start new hobbies, and right now my interests are in ceramics, yoga, crosstraining, running and grey’s anatomy. I also TRY to read and love to spend time with my favourite people. I’m very excited to see what we can do with TIPSY and to spend time with great people!
I am also the contact for harassment concerns. I can be reached through my telegram: @laurahakkinen
Bente Hussmann, Education Policy Coordinator
My name is Bente, I am TIPSY’s Education Policy Coordinator. I moved to Finland last August to study Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research.
When not studying I love to spend time outdoors hiking, biking and swimming in Näsijärvi. My newest hobby is trying to make somehow functional items in the pottery studio.
As TIPSY’s Education Policy Coordinator, I will represent TIPSY members at faculty meetings and do my best to voice any possible concerns and grievances you might have. So please don’t hesitate to share your thought and feelings with me (either personally or anonymously through the form on the website).
Brendan Vigon, Events Coordinator
Hi, my name is Brendan and I am one the new event coordinators for TIPSY this year.
I am from the United States and completed my bachelor’s degree at the University of Northern Iowa. Currently, I am a first-year student in the Peace, Mediation, and Conflict Research program.
I love ice hockey, board/card games, watching movies, travelling, and spending time with friends.
I am looking forward to working with Ken to plan events for the upcoming year and am always open to any ideas or suggestions that you may have.
Kenneth Ali Djaja, Events Coordinator
Hey everyone!
My name is Kenneth, and I will be working together with Brendan as an event coordinator.
I am originally from Indonesia, but I have been living in Finland for the past four years of my life. I did my highschool in Joensuu, and now I am studying in the Degree Program in Socially Sustainable Societies.
In my free time I like to go on hikes, swim in lakes, learn new languages, and write. I am also quite a foodie and I love to cook and eat all kinds of food (but especially spicy food).
As an event coordinator I really hope that I can create events that are memorable and fun. I am looking forward to working with the board, and I will see you guys around 🙂
Kat Malkamäki, Communications Officer
Hi, I’m Kat and I am the communications officer of Tipsy for this year. That means I am mainly in charge of all written and visual posts or updates for Tipsy.
I’m from Finland but have lived almost my entire life abroad. I grew up in Germany and studied my bachelors’ in the Netherlands.
Otherwise, I enjoy reading (and accumulating books), making collages, and hanging out with friends and family. I am excited to be on the Tipsy board and looking forward to this year.
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