politician member of the Parliament of Norway
She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1997. She had previously served as a deputy member from 1989-1993. Prior to entering national politics she served in the Kongsvinger municipality council (1983–1997) and the Hedmark county council (1987–1995)
2005 - 2009 leader of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs.
2001 - 2005 member of the Enlarged Foreign Affairs Committee. 2001 - 2005 member of the Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration. 2001 - 2005 member of the Electoral Committee.
1997 - 2005 member of the Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration.
1997 - 2001 member of the Fullmaktskommiteen.
