Ankie Fennema is a seasoned professional in regional economics and spatial development, currently serving as Teamleider Regionale Economie and Programmamanager for Gebiedsontwikkeling Oostpolder at Provincie Groningen since January 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Programmamanager Omgevingswet and Bestuursadviseur wethouder at Gemeente Westerkwartier, along with positions in Gemeente Grootegast and Gemeente Loppersum focusing on municipal reorganization and spatial planning. Ankie Fennema holds a Drs degree in Bestuurskunde from the University of Twente, obtained in 2002.