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Ulla Preeden

b. 1980

Estonian geologist, academic and politician (born 1980)

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About Ulla Preeden

Born 1980. Ulla Preeden is an Estonian geologist and politician.

Ulla Preeden (born 29 April 1980) is an Estonian geologist, academic and politician.

Academia Preeden studied at the University of Tartu here she gained her PhD in geology in 2008. Her thesis considered secondary magnetization of Sedimentary rocks.

After working as a researcher on geophysics and mineralogy at the University of Tartu, she was appointed the rector of the Tartu Health Care College in 2016 for a five-year term. In 2019, under her leadership, the college established the first masters programme in radiography in the Baltic States. She is a member of Estonian Rectors’ Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences, a EURASHE member.

Politics Preeden is a member of the Isamaa political party where she has held positions including as a member of the governing council and chair of the party's Women's council. In 2011 she became the governor of Põlva, making her the first female governor since Estonian independence in southeast Estonia and the country's youngest governor. She held the post until 2016.

Personal Since 2013, she has been a member of the Women's Home Defence group of the paramilitary defence organisation the Estonian Defence League.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
University of Tartu, Räpina Co-Educational Gymnasium
Positions held
Rector
Employers
Tartu Health Care College

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Who is Ulla Preeden?

Estonian geologist, academic and politician (born 1980)

When was Ulla Preeden born?

Ulla Preeden was born on 29 April 1980.

What is Ulla Preeden's occupation?

Ulla Preeden is a geologist and politician.

What nationality is Ulla Preeden?

Ulla Preeden is Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ulla Preeden

· Wikidata: Q20528287

· DBpedia: Ulla Preeden

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