Mihkel Lees
Deputy Mayor
Date and place of birth
20 January 1987, Viljandi
Education and qualifications
2016 University of Tartu, Master’s Degree in Educational Administration
2010 University of Tartu, Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy
2010 University of Tartu, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
2006 Carl Robert Jakobson Upper Secondary School
Employment
Since 14 September 2018: Deputy Mayor of Tartu
2016–2018 University of Tartu, Institute of Sports Sciences and Physiotherapy, Movement Laboratory, specialist/project manager
2015–2016 Ministry of Education and Research, adviser
2014–2015 Ministry of Social Affairs (health and labour field), adviser
2012–2014 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia, adviser
2011–2012 OÜ AdReal, Management Board member/co-owner
2008–2012 Educator for youth associations
Social activities
Tartu Eluasemefond Foundation, Supervisory Board member
Tartu Perekodu Käopesa Foundation, Supervisory Board member
Tartu Health Care College, Advisory Board member
Liigutame Non-Profit Association, founder and Management Board member
Member of Estonian Reform Party
2013–2018 Tartu City Council member
Language skills
Estonian – native language
English – excellent speaking and writing skills
Russian – communicative level
Interests
Fishing, sports, travelling, literature