ABOUT US
The Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter (FFNCC) is a non-profit organization that brings together area Finnish-Americans, Finns and friends of Finland, to help:
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Maintain Finnish, and Finnish-American traditions;
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Promote Finnish culture;
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Organize cultural and social activities;
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Advance knowledge about Finland and its developments; and
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Provide grants and scholarships to individuals and not-for-profit entities of the Washington DC metropolitan area for presentations, projects, and performances that promote Finnish and Finnish-American culture.
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The FFNCC is a chapter of the Finlandia Foundation National (FFN), which, with its wide network, is the most important non-governmental source of support of Finnish culture and for Finnish-American activities in the United States.
All Washington DC metropolitan area Finnish-Americans, Finns, and friends of Finland are invited to join the Chapter and to participate in its activities.
FFNCC Board
July 2025 - June 2026

President & Finlandia Foundation National Liaison
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Andrea Rasmussen
1st Vice President & Website Administrator
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Greg Wilska
2nd Vice-President
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Vacant
Treasurer & Membership Administrator
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Kirsti Frenzen Noring
Recording Secretary
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Debora Lyon
Corresponding Secretary & Social Media Chair
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Katja Frederick
Member at Large
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Kim Whittle

