Marie-Astrid Massa is an experienced professional currently serving as Cheffe de Sous-Division Finances and Cheffe du Département Budget at Brussels Environment since July 2011. In this role, Marie-Astrid leads the "manager de demain" initiative as part of the People in Action strategy, focusing on developing managerial competencies and enhancing HR processes. Previously, Marie-Astrid held roles including Cheffe du Département Appui juridique et administratif, overseeing a team of 14 and promoting a people-centered management approach, as well as Attachée juridique et gestionnaire de projets, providing legal insight on environmental issues and managing specific projects. Earlier professional experience includes research at Université libre de Bruxelles, with a focus on international law. Marie-Astrid holds a Master’s degree in environmental sciences and management from Université libre de Bruxelles, a complementary Master's in public international law, and a Licence en droit from the University of Liège.