Background
I’m a welfare worker, educated at the Molde University College in 2004. I have professional experience from services for people with disabilities and mental health care, both in municipal and specialist health services, and I have leadership experience from the municipal sector.
I hold a master's degree in 'Mastery and Empowerment' from Volda University College and a PhD from NTNU, Department of Social Work.
I’m responsible for the professional development program in habilitation and environmental work, which is part of the master's program at HiMolde.
From 2019 to 2025 I held a position at the Regional Knowledge Center for Habilitation (RHAB) from RHAB is part of the Regional Knowledge Center for Children and Youth – Mental Health and Child Welfare at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
I’m a member of the Research Group on Habilitation and Disability (HIM) and the project manager for Co-creation and Knowledge Development in Practice - SKUP. I am also involved in the planning group for the Method Forum.
My opinion piece titled Tvang i klasserommet: Farlig snarvei Fysisk maktbruk i skolen - et «verktøy» mer til skade enn til nytte? was published in the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet on August 19, 2025.