General information
I come from the island of Hiiumaa. For nearly a decade, I have been promoting the language and culture of Hiiumaa as a publisher and a producer. I have also been involved in environmental information and green energy projects.
In the Riigikogu, I wish to contribute to the development of the environment, green economy, renewable energy, rural economy and regional policy.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
538
Date of birth:
09.04.1968
Place of birth:
Kärdla, Estonia
Family:
In a non-marital partnership, two daughters, one grandchild
Education:
Kärdla Secondary School 1986;
University of Tartu, journalism (equivalent to Master’s degree) 1999
University of Tartu, journalism (equivalent to Master’s degree) 1999
Career:
newspaper “Hiiumaa”, reporter 1992–1994;
Tartu City Government, Head of Public Relations 1996–1997;
newspaper “Postimees”, editor 1997–1998;
newspaper “Eesti Ekspress”, executive editor 1998–2009;
newspaper “Maaleht”, Editor-in-Chief 2009–2015;
Government Office, Project Manager 2015–2017
Tartu City Government, Head of Public Relations 1996–1997;
newspaper “Postimees”, editor 1997–1998;
newspaper “Eesti Ekspress”, executive editor 1998–2009;
newspaper “Maaleht”, Editor-in-Chief 2009–2015;
Government Office, Project Manager 2015–2017
Party affiliation:
Estonian Reform Party 2018–
Membership in representative bodies:
14th Riigikogu 2021–;
Hiiumaa Municipality Council 2017– (Chairman 2017–2021), Kärdla City Council 1993–1996
Hiiumaa Municipality Council 2017– (Chairman 2017–2021), Kärdla City Council 1993–1996
Other activities:
Hiiumaa Harbours Foundation, Supervisory Board;
Foundation Hiiumaa Museums, Supervisory Board;
NPO Hiiu Öko, Management Board;
environmental information and green energy projects.
Compiled, edited and published books in Hiiu language and concerning Hiiumaa
Foundation Hiiumaa Museums, Supervisory Board;
NPO Hiiu Öko, Management Board;
environmental information and green energy projects.
Compiled, edited and published books in Hiiu language and concerning Hiiumaa
Hobbies:
cooking, gardening, kitesurfing, winter swimming