Riitta Kaarisalo

Riitta Kaarisalo is a Finnish politician and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). She currently serves on the board of the UKK Institute, which focuses on promoting physical activity and public health in Finland. Kaarisalo has been in the news for her involvement in the ongoing discussions around the UKK Institute's funding and its special status among state-supported entities, as she defends the institution's work amid accusations from fellow government members.