Marieke Seijkens is an experienced communication advisor and program manager with a diverse professional background in various roles. Currently serving as Adviseur Communicatie at Gemeente Peel en Maas since January 2022, Marieke also manages programs and projects at Happy Together since April 2019, focusing on impactful communication solutions for the (semi-)government sector. Holding multiple creative positions, including Creative Manager and Program Manager at Happy Stories, Marieke excels in storytelling and content creation. Previous experiences include a consultant/programmamanager role at Happy Horizon and project management at Robert en Rademaker. Marieke's early career includes positions at Hoeckazoo, Kicknow Brand Support, and Kazoo Communicatie, complemented by a strong educational foundation in communication from Fontys University of Applied Sciences and various specialized training programs.