Lari Vanhala

Motivated Master's student and soon-to-be graduate in Energy Technology at LUT University with strong experience in sustainability, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Deeply engaged in student advocacy and ESG topics through leadership roles in student housing and university governance. Currently, I am finalizing a thesis on sustainability reporting in accordance with CSRD and ESRS standards.

Available upon request, including: Juha-Matti Saksa, Rector of LUT University; Anselmi Auramo, Chair of SYL 2025; Joonas Grönlund, Executive Director of LOAS.

• LOAS (Student Housing Foundation), Board Member, 2023, 2024, Brought resident stakeholder views into strategic decisions related to construction, finance, and sustainability, Worked on ESG and compliance (CSRD/ESRS) in my Master's thesis
• LUT University Collegium, Vice Chair, 2023, 2024, member 2025, Participated in highest-level governance (financial statements, board approvals)
• Trade Union TEK, Municipal Committee, 2023, Focus on national labor market themes and student advocacy
• Trade Union TEK, Youth Committee, 2024-2026, Focus on national labor market themes and student advocacy
• Student Union of National Coalition Party, Tuhatkunta, Board Member, 2025, Involved in national-level political advocacy, training, and events
• Guilds & Associations, Various roles, 08/01/19, 05/31/25, Wide range of community roles including event planning, budgeting, and communications

• Finnish, Native
• English, Excellent
• Swedish, Satisfactory