Professional experience

2019–2020 Regular columnist, Nationen

2013–2020 Editor, Syn og Segn

2007–2013 Editor, Folkemusikk

2003–2006 Freelance journalist, Avisa Valdres

2005–2006 Freelance journalist, Folkemusikk

2001–2006 Host, Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT Liomseter and DNT Fondsbu)

2000–2001 Music teacher, Nord-Aurdal and Vestre Slidre municipalities

2010–2011 Music teacher, Ål municipality

2011–2012 Music teacher, Norwegian Academy of Music (part-time)

1995–2005 Customer service representative, Telenor 1881 (summer weekend temp)

Education

1996–1997  Social anthropology, introductory studies, University of Oslo

1997–1999  History, introductory studies, University of Oslo

1999            History, intermediate studies, University of Oslo

2000–2001  Political science, introductory studies, University of Oslo

2001            Social anthropology, intermediate studies, University of Oslo

2002–2006  Cultural history, main subject/cand. philol., University of Oslo.

1992–1995  University qualifying examination, Fagernes Upper Secondary School

Other experience

2019–2023 Council representative Nord-Aurdal municipal council (Liberal Party of Norway)

2019–2023 Member of municipal executive board, Nord-Aurdal municipal council

2019– Board member, Norwegian Cultural Heritage Fund

2018– Member, Folk Art Committee, Government Grants for Artists

2018– Board member, Oppland Liberal Party

2015–2019 Board member, Specialist Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Arts Council Norway

2013– Board member, Nord-Aurdal Liberal Party