- EDUCATION
- 1998–2001 – University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management, Master’s Degree in Environmental Science
- 1994–1998 – Latvia University of Agriculture, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineer’s Qualification
- 1992–1994 – Bulduri Horticultural School, Agricultural Studies with a Specialisation in Horticulture
- 1989–1992 – Talsi Secondary School No. 1
- WORK EXPERIENCE
- 28 May 2026 – present – Minister for Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia
- 2024 – present – Chair of the Board, National Alliance “All for Latvia!”–“For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK”
- 2024 – present – Owner, “Rīti” Holiday Resort, operating in the rural tourism sector
- 2023 – present – Member of the Saeima, Member of the Education, Science and Culture Committee and the Public Expenditure and Audit Committee
- 2022–2023 – Minister for Economics of the Republic of Latvia
- 2021–2022 – Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economics
- 2019–2023 – Member of the Supervisory Board, Nordic Investment Bank
- 2018–2022 – Member of the Saeima, Member of the Budget and Finance (Taxation) Committee, Secretary of the Public Expenditure and Audit Committee
- 2017–2018 – Deputy Chair, Talsi Municipal Council for Development, Culture and Sports
- 2013–2018 – Member of Talsi Municipal Council
- 2010–2016 – Head of Passenger Transport Division, JSC “Talsu autotransports”
- 2010 – Route Network Planner, Public Transport Department, Kurzeme Planning Region Administration
- 2010–2011 – Chair of the Supervisory Committee, Foundation “Talsu novada fonds”
- 2006–2009 – Lecturer, Talsi District Adult Education Centre
- 2008–2009 – Project Evaluation Expert, Latvian Environmental Protection Fund
- 2003–2018 – Private practice in spatial planning, garden and landscape design, drainage system design
- 2000–2018 – Project Manager, Association “Support for Talsi Hills Nature Park”
- 2002–2005 – Member of the Board and Head of the Production and Service Division, “Zaļie jumti” Ltd.
- 2000–2001 – Director, International Cooperation Centre “Eiromāja”
- 1998–2003 – Spatial Planner, Development and Planning Department/Building Authority, Talsi Town Council
- 1997–2001 – Owner and Manager, “Rīti” Farm
- 1996–1999 – Private practice in garden and landscape design and spatial planning
