Marieke van Dijk

Marieke van Dijk is a seasoned public health professional with over 15 years of national and international experience, currently serving as Bestuursadviseur Publieke Gezondheid at GGD Drenthe since September 2016. In this role, Marieke advises management and governance on strategic developments in public health, focusing on health disparities, lifestyle, and the transition from care to health. Previous positions include owner of Consultancies in Public Health, policy officer at the Royal Dutch Association of Midwives, and programme officer for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health at ResultsinHealth. Marieke's expertise encompasses policy development, research, project implementation, and evaluation in public health, particularly in sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child care, and intercultural health. With academic credentials that include a Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology and a Doctor of Medicine, Marieke is fluent in Dutch, English, and Spanish.