Valentina Martinez Ruiz

Valentina Martinez Ruiz is an expert in International Agricultural Policy and Economics currently working at the Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek since October 2023, focusing on analyzing and interpreting international economic and policy matters related to agriculture and food in Flanders. Previously, Valentina served as a Policy Assistant at the European Commission within the International Partnerships unit, engaged in agri-food systems and fisheries from March to July 2023. Valentina's diverse experience includes a role in the commercial department at Voltu, contributing to the company's rapid growth in alternative energy resources from April 2021 to March 2022, as well as positions in academia as Head of Practical Work and Tutor in Economics. Valentina's educational background includes an International Master's degree in Rural Development from Ghent University and multiple degrees in Economics from various esteemed institutions, underscoring a strong foundation in economic principles.