NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research)
Cannell van Dien is a Policy Officer with expertise in science for global development, currently serving at NWO since August 2023. Previously, Cannell worked as an Agroecology Consultant at World Agroforestry from April 2022 to August 2023, focusing on agroecology, community development, and science communication. From February 2021 to March 2022, Cannell was a Researcher at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, contributing to the sustainable development of the Cauvery Delta. Additional experience includes archaeological projects at Universiteit Leiden and an internship focused on water management in the Philippines. Cannell holds an MSc in International Development Studies and a BA in Archaeology, complemented by studies at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and Cartesius Lyceum.