I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Geography from the University of Tartu and a Master’s degree in Economic Geography and Regional Development from the University of Bern in Switzerland.
I found my way into planning almost by chance, but it turned out to fit the way I naturally think — through places, spatial relationships and trying to understand how the world around us works. What keeps me in planning is that this understanding has a practical outcome: it can help shape the places we live in every day.
I value the variety of planning work: the opportunity to work at different spatial scales, on very different topics and with people from a wide range of professional backgrounds. I enjoy learning new things, analysing how places function and identifying spatial relationships that can support better planning decisions.
I work as a project manager and spatial planning lead, and also specialise in socio-cultural impact assessment and spatial analysis. My work includes leading spatial planning projects, carrying out spatial analyses, and assessing the socio-cultural impacts of development projects and strategic planning documents at national, county and local authority levels. In recent years, I have been the planning lead for the comprehensive plans of Kadrina Municipality and the City of Narva, as well as for the national designated spatial plan for the Defence Industry Park. I am also a member of the Estonian Association of Spatial Planners.
Outside work, rock climbing is a major part of my life. I am a board member of the Estonian Climbing Association and am actively involved in developing and promoting the sport in Estonia. I also enjoy gardening, both indoors and outdoors. Whenever possible, I spend time outside walking or sea kayaking. When I stay indoors, I enjoy handicrafts, reading and learning new languages.