Chair
Hedvig Lundgren
Hedvig leads strategy and partnerships, keeping the organization grounded in youth priorities while building durable local support.
Team
Eight people shaping practical youth leadership in Haparanda.
Vi Unga Aspen 2 is built by organizers, facilitators, and community connectors who turn ideas into safe spaces, visible projects, and long-term local trust.
The people behind the work.
Our team combines youth perspective, program coordination, and community care. Each member brings a distinct role, but the work stays shared: create belonging, back initiative, and keep participation practical.
Vice Chair
Elias Norberg
Elias focuses on operations and volunteer coordination, making sure projects move from planning into consistent weekly activity.
Program Lead
Fatima El Khatib
Fatima designs workshops in media, music, and creative expression so young members can test skills in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.
Outreach Coordinator
Joel Saarinen
Joel connects schools, families, and partner groups to the organization, helping new participants find a clear first step into community life.
Youth Facilitator
Maja Pettersson
Maja runs peer-led sessions and drop-ins, creating the kind of routine and trust that helps members keep showing up for one another.
Communications Lead
Noah Vikstrom
Noah manages stories, updates, and event visibility, making the team’s work easier to follow for members, parents, and local supporters.
Project Coordinator
Sara Heikkinen
Sara supports event logistics, budgeting, and partner follow-through so ideas from youth members become organized, public-facing projects.
Community Support Lead
Anton Rova
Anton works on inclusion and member wellbeing, making sure activities feel safe, practical, and responsive to what young people actually need.