Anda Čakša Explained

Anda Čakša
Office:Minister of Education and Science
Term Start:14 December 2022
Primeminister:Krišjānis Kariņš
Evika Siliņa
Predecessor:Anita Muižniece
Birth Date:11 July 1974
Birth Place:Sigulda, Latvian SSR
Party:Unity
Alma Mater:Riga Stradiņš University
RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology
Profession:paediatrician
Office1:Member of the Saeima
Termstart1:6 November 2018

Anda Čakša (born 11 July 1974) is a Latvian paediatrician and politician. She is currently serving as the Minister for Education and Science of Latvia in the Siliņa cabinet.

Life

In 1999, Anda Čakša graduated from the Medical Academy of Latvia, obtaining a doctor's degree. In 2007, she obtained a master's degree in business management at the Riga International University of Economics and Business Administration.[1] She worked at the Bērnu Klīniskā Universitātes Slimnīca, the only specialised children's hospital in Riga.[2]

She was Minister of Health between July 11, 2016, and January 23, 2019, then Minister of Education and Science since December 14, 2022.[3] She is a member of the New Unity alliance.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anda Čakša – nozarē zināma un spējusi apvienot vairākus darbus . 2024-03-22 . www.lsm.lv . lv.
  2. Web site: 2016 . CV - Saeima . 2024-03-22.
  3. Web site: Anda Čakša Ministru kabinets . 2024-03-22 . www.mk.gov.lv . en.