Carina Aaltonen
Carina Aaltonen | |
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| Born | January 19, 1964 Åland |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Minister of Social Affairs and Environment of Åland (2011–2015) |
Carina Aaltonen (born 19 January 1964) is a politician from Åland associated with the Social Democrats party.
Career
Aaltonen held a position on the Jomala municipal council during the periods 2002–2003 and 2004–2011, ascending to the role of deputy chairperson in 2008. From 2011 until 2015, she was appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Environment within the Åland Regional Government.
In 2012, she acted as Åland’s delegate to the Nordic Council and participated in the Council of Ministers focused on Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Furthermore, she represented Åland in matters related to Social Affairs and Environment from November 2011 through November 2015.
Other activities
Aaltonen has played an active role in the Emmaus Movement, being elected as chairperson of Emmaus Finland in January 2015 and subsequently taking on the role of President in February 2016.