Willemijn Prast

Willemijn Prast is a seasoned professional in conservation and communication with extensive experience at Natuurmonumenten, serving as Verenigingsmanager and Communicatie en beleidsadviseur since 2000. Key responsibilities include connecting individuals with innovative conservation ideas and managing both internal and corporate communications over the years. Prior experience includes volunteer management and policymaking at Natuurmonumenten, as well as conducting research on the breeding biology of the endangered Seychelles Warbler during a PhD candidacy at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Willemijn obtained a Master’s Degree in Biology from the University of Amsterdam, where research focused on identifying bird remains post-collisions, culminating in the creation of the Bird Remains Identification System (BRIS).