Ólína Þorvarðardóttir

Who is Ólína Þorvarðardóttir?

Ólína Þorvarðardóttir is a member of the Icelandic parliament Alþingi, representing the Samfylking for the Northwest Constituency since 2009. Ólína has been an active scholar in social Sciences, a principal of the Junior College of Ísafjörður 2001–2006; lecturer at the University of Iceland 1992–2000. Before participating in politics Ólína worked as a journalist, reporter and TV-anchor at the State Broadcasting Station 1987–1990. Ólína has published several books and articles on political and social matters. She is an active rescue team volunteer for Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg where she specializes in training and working with rescue dogs.