Bringing together expertise from both the cultural and education sectors, Jaanika Lillemaa currently serves as an Adviser for EU and international cooperation at the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. For more than a decade, she has contributed to Estonia's international visibility through cultural cooperation, large-scale projects, and creative industry initiatives. Her professional experience includes leading international projects at Music Estonia, producing concerts and managing international tours for the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, coordinating Estonia's official EU Council Presidency cultural programme in Brussels, heading cultural and audiovisual cooperation at the French Institute in Estonia, and working as a French teacher.
Today, Jaanika focuses on building international partnerships in the field of education and supporting the global reach of Estonian education services. Building on her strong ties to the music industry, she is especially passionate about fostering dialogue on the future of music education and encouraging stronger links between culture and education.