Mari Ommundsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in advisory roles, currently serving as a Seniorrådgiver in the Forvaltning division at Bufdir since September 2015. Prior to this, Mari held multiple positions at the Norwegian Red Cross, including Fungerende Stabssjef, Rådgiver, and Administrasjonsrådgiver from February 2012 to September 2015. Early career roles include research assistant positions at Norges Idrettshøgskole and the Institutt for samfunnsforskning, along with a consultancy role at the Norwegian Red Cross. Mari's academic background includes a Master's degree in sociology with a focus on sociology and Spanish from the University of Oslo, earned between 2006 and 2011.