Maaike Hersevoort

Maaike Hersevoort is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in humanitarian and operational roles, particularly with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Currently serving as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator since December 2023, previous positions at MSF include Deputy Director Staffing / Head of Field HR (interim) and Operational Advisor, contributing to projects in Ethiopia, Yemen, and Somalia. Maaike also held leadership roles such as Deputy Head Of Mission and Head of Mission, alongside being a Project Coordinator and HR Coordinator. Additional experience includes time as a Project Leader at Dokters van de Wereld Nederland and as a Statistical Researcher at Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek. Maaike's educational background encompasses a Postgraduate Certificate in Humanitarian Practice from The University of Manchester and degrees in Physics and Mathematics from Utrecht University.