Minister of Science and Culture
Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen
Secretary to the Minister Johanna Klemettinen-Kataja
Tel +358 295 330 156
Advisers
Special Adviser Ms Klaara Tapper (science and higher education, communication and media relations)
Tel +358 50 566 7106
secretary: Executive Assistant Ms Riikka Hauhtonen, Tel +358 295 330 056
Special Adviser Mr Antti Varis (culture, youth, student financial aid, sports and physical activity)
Tel. +358 295 330 195
secretary: Executive Assistant Ms Riikka Hauhtonen, Tel +358 295 330 056
Further information
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Personal details
Minister of Science and Culture from 29 April 2022
Master of Arts (Education), Subject Teacher, Member of Parliament
Centre Party
Date and place of birth: 29 July 1987, Pylkönmäki
Place of residence: Saarijärvi
Political career
Minister of Science and Culture from 29 April 2022
Deputy Party Leader, Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament from 2015
Work in Parliament
Local council
Saarijärvi Local Council 2013 to present
Regional assembly and board
Regional Council of Central Finland, Assembly, Member 2022 to present
Other work experience and societal responsibilities
Previous positions of trust:
Miessakit Association, Chair of the Board
OP Bank of Central Finland, Supervisory Board Member
4H Federation, Council Member
Kaks Foundation for Municipal Development, Board of Directors, Deputy Member
Centre Student Unions, Chair 2012
Other details
Language skills: Finnish, Swedish, English