The Salolampi Foundation is composed of volunteers who have the mission to support the Finnish Language Village called Salolampi that is one of 14 Concordia Language Villages affiliated with Concordia College of Moorhead Minnesota. Interested individuals are nominated and elected to a 3-year term on the Salolampi Foundation Board of Directors. Members may serve beyond 3 years for succeeding 1 year terms. Board meetings are held four times a year, normally in different locations within Minnesota. The active membership divides into groups to serve on numerous committees. The executive committee, consisting of the President and 3 or more officers, meet as necessary between board meetings to handle matters that require immediate attention.

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Susanna Ojo – President
Steve Leppala – Vice President
Kaisa Taipale & Jeffrey Moon – Treasurer
Laura Bernard Moon – Secretary
Ceridwen Koski
Kristi Loeck
Aili Lund
Max Stevenson
Eli Lahti-Schlotec

Ex-Officio Members:
Jennifer Jenna Porter– Dean, Salolampi Finnish Language Village
Susan Larson – Executive Director, Concordia Language Villages
Marc Johnson – Director of Development, Concordia Language Villages

*Bolded text denotes member of Executive Committee

Dean at Salolampi Camp

Jennifer Jenna Porter

Adult Week Program Leader

Tiina Watts

Are you passionate about Finnish language, culture, and education? Consider joining the Salolampi Foundation Board of Directors and help shape the future of the Finnish Language Village, Salolampi—one of 14 inspiring Concordia Language Villages. The Foundation is entirely volunteer-led, and board members play a vital role in supporting immersive language learning experiences that impact lives for generations. Serving a three-year term (with the option to continue in one-year terms), you’ll collaborate with fellow members in committee work, attend quarterly meetings throughout Minnesota, and help guide key initiatives through active engagement. If you believe in cultural education and community, your ideas, energy, and leadership are needed—this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference!

Please email your resume to info@salolampi.org, and we will gladly provide you with more information about how to join the Salolampi Foundation Board.