Are Karlsen

Are Karlsen currently serves as Kommunalsjef for kultur, oppvekst og familie at Horten kommune since May 2024, and holds the position of Fylkespolitiker og seniorrådgiver for Vestfold fylke and Tønsberg kommune since October 2023. Prior experience includes serving as Ordfører for Horten kommune from October 2015 to October 2023, and working as Selvstendig næringsdrivende from August 1996 to December 2015, where duties included conducting courses, lectures, guidance, and managing conferences. Are Karlsen's earlier roles encompassed leadership positions at Tønsberg kommune/Senter for Forebygging, Bufetat, Orerønningen ungdomsskole, and Glenne Regionale Senter for Autisme, along with serving as a faglig veileder at the Tidlig Intervensjonsprosjektet in Oslo. Are Karlsen's educational background includes a hovedfag in helsevitenskap from the University of Oslo, as well as studies in economics and administration, special education, and a bachelor's degree in vernepleie.