Eight leaders shaping advocacy, governance, and cultural continuity.
Samernas Riksorganisation brings together organizers, policy specialists, finance stewards, and youth leaders so national advocacy stays grounded in community priorities.
Directory
Meet the full team.
Each member contributes distinct regional knowledge and operational responsibility across governance, rights advocacy, public engagement, and internal accountability.
Elin Eklund
Director
Leads national strategy, board coordination, and public representation while keeping the organization anchored to member priorities.
Maja Rasti
Board Chair
Guides governance practice, oversees board decisions, and helps align long-term advocacy goals with accountable leadership.
Nils Anders Hætta
Treasurer
Supervises budgeting, reporting, and reserve planning to ensure program growth is matched by disciplined financial control.
Sara Blind
Policy Vice Chair
Coordinates consultation briefs, legislative analysis, and coalition messaging on land rights, culture, and self-determination.
Per Mikael Utsi
Audit Committee Lead
Reviews internal controls, procurement decisions, and disclosure processes to strengthen transparency across the organization.
Anneli Labba
Youth Programs Chair
Builds mentorship pathways, leadership workshops, and language-focused activities that connect younger members to civic roles.
Johan Partapuoli
Community Partnerships Lead
Maintains relationships with local associations, municipal partners, and regional organizers to keep collaboration practical and timely.
Karin Stenberg
Communications and Outreach Manager
Shapes public updates, donor communications, and campaign storytelling so advocacy work remains visible, clear, and accessible.
How They Work
Shared leadership across four core responsibilities.
The team structure is designed to connect board oversight with practical delivery so decisions move cleanly from policy to implementation.
01
Advocacy and Consultation
Policy and leadership staff coordinate case support, consultation preparation, and government-facing briefings on behalf of member communities.
02
Financial Stewardship
Finance and audit leadership monitor spending, review controls, and publish clear reporting to protect trust and long-term resilience.
03
Youth and Language Continuity
Program leadership supports mentoring, participation pathways, and intergenerational knowledge-sharing that strengthen cultural continuity.
04
Regional Partnerships
Community-facing staff maintain working relationships with local associations, partner institutions, and stakeholder networks across the region.