Marit Elin Eide

Marit Elin Eide is an experienced professional in special needs education and integration services, currently serving as the Regiondirektør at Statped since February 2019. Eide has held significant positions at the Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi), including Divisjonsdirektør and Organisasjonsdirektør, focusing on governance of digitalization programs and organizational development. Prior experience includes roles as Head of Office, coordinating the resettlement and integration of refugees in Midt-Norge, and as a Seniorrådgiver at Integrerings- og mangfoldsdirektoratet, working closely with municipalities on settlement and integration efforts. Eide's career began as a Rådgiver at Utlendingsdirektoratet. Educational background includes a Cand.mag. degree from NTNU, specializing in pedagogy, living conditions geography, and political science, complemented by participation in the AFF Solstrandprogrammet.