Member of the\u00a0H\u00e4meenlinna\u00a0City Council,\u00a0and\u00a0President of the EPP Group in the European Committee of the Regions\u00a0since\u00a0January 2025.<\/p>\n
Born on August 16, 1968, in Finland, is a dedicated politician, advocate, and community leader with a strong background in local, national, and European governance.\u00a0Fluent in Finnish, English, Swedish, French, and German.<\/p>\n
She has been an active member of the National Coalition Party since 2000, serving as a\u00a0H\u00e4meenlinna\u00a0City\u00a0Councillor\u00a0since 2005 and as the Mayor of\u00a0H\u00e4meenlinna\u00a0and Chair of the City Board from 2013 to 2021. Her political influence extends to the European level, where she has been active in the European People\u2019s Party (EPP) since 2016 and a Member of the European Committee of the Regions since 2020.<\/p>\n
Beyond politics, she is deeply involved in various organizations, founding\u00a0NGO for parents\u00a0to support children with autism\u00a0(in\u00a02004). She has been a member of the\u00a0H\u00e4meenlinna\u00a0parish union\u2019s church council\u00a0(since 2006), she\u00a0serves as the President of the Finnish Paralympic Committee (since 2021) and vice chair of Region Hame. She previously held the role of Vice Chair of\u00a0the Association of Finnish Municipalities from 2012 to 2021.<\/p>\n
Her lifelong commitment to public service, social inclusion, and advocacy for marginalized communities defines her legacy as a leader and\u00a0a\u00a0changemaker.<\/p>\n
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