Marieke Zomer has extensive experience in community coordination and project leadership, currently serving as a Wijkcoördinator at Nijestee since May 2018. In this role, Marieke is responsible for fostering relationships with residents, the municipality of Groningen, and various social organizations to address community needs. Prior experience includes serving as a Projectleider wijkvernieuwing at Gemeente Groningen from May 2017 to May 2018, where Marieke developed a collaborative plan for urban renewal in key neighborhoods. From June 2005 to May 2017, Marieke held the position of Wijkcoördinator at Nijestee, leading strategic initiatives and serving on the Ondernemingsraad. Earlier career experience includes working as a Medewerker Verhuur at Woonborg. Marieke holds a Doctorandus degree in Social Geography with a focus on Economic Geography from the University of Groningen.