Career
Two-year social studies programme at Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet upper secondary school (1983–1985)
Nursing course, health care administration in Gothenburg (1986)
Four semesters university studies, youth recreation leader (1987–1989)
Coordinator, association of local authorities, social services (1998)
Care assistant (since 1986)
Children"s nurse (1987)
Catering assistant (1987–1989)
Youth hostel receptionist (1988)
Receptionist at driving school (1989–1991)
Youth recreation leader (1989–1991)
Manager of youth recreation centre (1992–1997)
recreational assistant (1997–1999)
treatment assistant (1993–1995)
Policy advisor, Kalmar (1999–2002)
Chairwoman of Södra Öland branch of the Social Democratic Party (since 1999)
Vice-Chairwoman of the municipal executive board, opposition councillor (2003–2004)
Vice-Chairwoman of the Öland association of local authorities (2003–2004).