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Liina Kersna

XV Riigikogu

General information

I want to contribute to the development of South-West Estonia, and to preserving its uniqueness. In addition to that, my purpose is to make the Estonian society more tolerant and open.

Parliamentary group:
Estonian Reform Party Parliamentary Group
Committee:
Cultural Affairs Committee (Chairman)
Electoral district:
Võrumaa, Valgamaa and Põlvamaa
E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone:
+372 631 6480
Social media:
Seniority in days:
3650
Date of birth:
03.04.1980
Place of birth:
Tallinn
Family:
Married, one child
Education:
Lasnamäe General Gymnasium 1998;
University of Tartu, journalism and public relations 2005, Master of Social Sciences (education management) 2018, doctoral studies in educational sciences 2023–
Career:
Estonian Radio, presenter, editor 1998–2002;
Federation of Estonian Student Unions, Public Relations Manager 2002–2004;
Ministry of Agriculture: Press Bureau, Chief Specialist 2004, Public Relations Department, Deputy Head 2005–2006, Head 2006–2007;
Government Office: Media Adviser to Government 2007–2010, 2012–2013, Government Communication Unit, Deputy Director 2010, Director 2010–2012, Adviser to Prime Minister/ Head of Office 2013–2015;
Minister of Education and Research 2021–2022
Party affiliation:
Estonian Reform Party 2013–
Membership in representative bodies:
13th Riigikogu, 14th Riigikogu (Deputy Chair 2022, Chair of Cultural Affairs Committee 2022–2023), 15th Riigikogu (Chair of Cultural Affairs Committee 2025–, Deputy Chair of Parliamentary Group 2023‒2025);
Tartu City Council 2026–
Hobbies:
travelling, recreational sports, poetry, ballet