FAWN
Board Members 2026
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Kerstin Nordin
Chairperson
Global Marketing Initiatives, Inc.
Provides leadership for the organization, coordinates activities & events.
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Ritva Metso
Treasurer
Financial management, collection of membership fees, other administrative matters.
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Petra Tabry
Event support & Communications
Event support, matters related to email, website.
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Janika Gao
Membership & Communication
Preparing, sending announcements, inspire to membership.
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Jenni Niemi
Public Relations Finnish Media
Highlighting FAWN in Media and Facebook, etc.
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Jaana Otero
FAWN Professionals & Event support
Meeting Consulting, Inc.
(1st year of term in 2026)
Maarit Moran
Liaison with Kati Moran Fund
FEMA, Washington DC
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Elizabeth Kendall
Secretary/News Editor
Author, journalist and teacher.
(2nd year of term in 2026)
Special advisors
Financial Advisor
Ann-Christine Westerlund, Westmusa Inc.
Artistic and Cultural Advisor Rita Anthoine, Maria LLC
Millennial Ambassador/Advisor
Mari Tomunen, Goodwin Procter LLP Boston
Support of the board
Website
Katri Saunders
Events & Program Development
Anne Levonen; Oili Tikkanen
General Advice
Minna Rabus, Buzzback Market Research
Advisory board
Ann-Christine Westerlund, CPA, Westmusa, Inc.
Aili Flint, Ph.D
Sue Pregartner, Intrinzik Creative Consulting
Marjariitta Giardina
Tarja Silverman, Consulate General of Finland
Riitta Widen
Linda Nordberg
Katri Saunders
