Eva Eriksson, born 1947 in Vara, was Värmland’s county governor in Sweden from 2004-2012.[1]
Career edit
Eva Eriksson has been active in politics in Sweden since the early 1990s. Since 2004, along with being Värmland’s county governor, she has been the Chair of the Swedish American Center board.[2] She was also the vice-chair on the Karlstad University Board of Regents. From 1992-2001, Eriksson served as Vice Party Chair Folkpartiet and she served in Parliament from 1994-1999. Her focus during her career has been on welfare, pharmaceuticals, animal protection and the environment.[2] She helped to found the Svenskamerikanska Rådet (The Swedish American Council) and is the appointed Chair of the organization and its board.
Awards edit
Eriksson received the SCA Great Achievement award for her work in establishing and furthering the connection between Sweden and North America.[2][3]
References edit
- ^ "Värmland County Administrative Board". Varmland. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "2012 GAA – Eva Eriksson". Swedish Council of America. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Glen Brolander and Eva Eriksson honored". EBSCO Host Connection. Retrieved 20 October 2015.[dead link]