Curriculum Vitae
Vaida Aleknavičienė Minister of Culture
Date and Place of Birth |
Education
Since 2023–present: University of Lapland, PhD Studies in Social Work
2020–2022: Mykolas Romeris University, Master’s Degree in Social Work
2004–2006: Aleksandras Stulginskis University (now Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy), Master’s Degree in Education
1996–2000: Šiauliai University (now Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy), English Language Teacher, Bachelor's Degree
1993–1996: G. Stulpinienė College of Management, Business Management
Work experience
Since November 11, 2025: Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
2024–2025: Member of the Seimas, Chair of the Seimas Committee on Education and Science, Member of the Seimas Committee on European Affairs, Head of the Inter-parliamentary Relations with the Federal Republic of Germany Parliamentary Group, Member of the Commission of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania and the Lithuanian World Community
2023–2024: Mykolas Romeris University, Lecturer
2015–2024: Vice-Mayor of Joniškis District Municipality
2000–2024: Agriculture School in Joniškis, Teacher, Project Manager
2004–2015: Joniškis District Education Centre, English Language Teacher
1998–2000: Šiauliai Medelynas Secondary School, English Language Teacher
Languages
English, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, German
Hobbies
Learning foreign languages, books, sports, volunteering
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Last updated: 19-05-2026