Melika M.

Melika M. is an experienced professional with a background in humanitarian aid and project management, currently serving as a Program Officer for the MENA region at Hivos since April 2022. Prior roles include Project Officer for Humanitarian Aid at Cordaid and Junior Project Officer in the Disaster Management Unit & Business Development at ICCO Cooperation. Melika's experience also encompasses positions as a Humanitarian Aid Assistant with Oxfam Novib and Cordaid, a Project Assistant at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, and an Associate Project Manager at ICON plc. In the early stages of a career, Melika engaged in research at Erasmus MC, focusing on neurobiology and genetics, earning accolades for published work. Melika holds a master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Antwerp and a Master of Science in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from Erasmus University Rotterdam, complemented by a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology & Medical Laboratory Research.