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Birgit LAO

  • Special Diplomatic Representative for Education
  • Ministère de l'éducation et de la recherche /Ministère des affaires étrangères, Estonie

Bio


Have worked in education policy creation and management about 20 years: from primary to adult education. I have been promoting education, education innovation and export for years and initiated the creation of Education Estonia brand while being the CEO of Foundation Innove. Over my 6-years period in Innove I focused on creating e-assessment culture, digitalisation and management of education. Currently working as the ambassador-at-large for Education with the focus on increasing the awareness about Estonian education solutions and possibilities globally.

I hold a Master of Arts degree in European Studies from University of Tartu and is currently studying in Oulu University of Applied Sciences for Master of Education and Entrepreneurship degree.