Yoko Alender

Yoko Alender
Yoko Alender in 2014.
Born	Yoko Alender (1979-06-13) 13 June 1979 Tallinn, Estonia
Nationality	Estonian
Alma mater	Estonian Academy of Arts
Occupation	Architect
Children	4

Yoko Alender (born 13 June 1979 in Tallinn) is an Estonian architect, civil servant and a politician. She is a member of the XIII Estonian Parliament, the Riigikogu. Since 2014, she is a member of the liberal Reform Party. From 2013 to 2014, Alender belonged to conservative Pro Patria and Res Publica Union.

Education

From 1986-1989, she attended the Tallinn School No. 7. In 1989, she commenced studies at the Estonian School in Stockholm, where she continued until 1995. She attended the Södra Latins gymnasium from 1995-1999. In 1999, she commenced studies at the Estonian Academy of Arts, in the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, graduating in 2010 with a master's degree in architecture and city planning.

Career

In 2001, she was a founding member of the Estonian Institute of Buddhism, where she continues to be a member. From 2008–2012 she worked in the Tallinn Culture and Heritage Department, as a Chief Specialist of the Agency, working with heritage sites. 2013-2014 she worked for the Estonian Ministry of Culture, as an adviser on architecture and design.

Personal

She is the daughter of renowned Estonian singer, Urmas Alender. When Alender was 15, her father died in the sinking of the MS Estonia in the Baltic Sea. Alender has four children. Her husband is a musician, DJ Julm and restaurateur (F Hoone & Frank). She has published a dream for Estonia in 2050.