- EDUCATION
- 1992–1994 – Latvian Academy of Music, Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance (class of Prof. L. Brauna)
- 1985–1991 – Latvian State Conservatoire, Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance (class of Prof. R. Frīnberga)
- 1983–1985 – Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music Secondary School, Vocal Department
- 1976–1979 – Riga Technical School for Culture and Education Workers
- 1968–1976 – Tiņģere Primary School
- ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
- 1997–1998 – Masterclasses with I. Gavrilovici, Austria
- 1995 – Masterclass with K. Andželoni, Italy
- 1994–1995 – Enschede Conservatoire, the Netherlands
- WORK EXPERIENCE
- 28 May 2026 – present – Minister for Culture of the Republic of Latvia
- 2023–2026 – Member of the 14th Saeima of the Republic of Latvia
- 2019–2023 – Minister for Culture of the Republic of Latvia
- 2013–2019 – Member of the Riga City Council
- 2012–2013 – Adviser to the Minister for Culture of the Republic of Latvia for Social Integration Issues
- 1996–1999 – Head of the Solo Singing Department, Latvian Academy of Music
- 1994–1999 – Lecturer, Latvian Academy of Music
- 1994 – Soloist, Latvian National Opera
- 1982–1994 – Musician, rock band “Pērkons”
- STATE AWARDS
- 1991– Commemorative Badge for Participants of the 1991 Barricades (Medal No. 2324)