Marien Spek

Marien Spek is a seasoned ecological and policy expert with extensive experience in environmental management and project leadership. Currently serving as a Beleidsmedewerker Natuur en Gebiedsecoloog at Provincie Overijssel since March 2019, Marien also holds a position as Projectleider en Senior ecoloog at Naturali Consultancy, where responsibilities include managing ecological assessments and developing innovative planning methods. Previous roles include Senior beleidsadviseur Natuur at Provincie Limburg, innovator at The Pathway Engine, and Senior Adviser Ecology and Process Management at Dienst Landelijk Gebied. Marien's educational background includes a BSc in Environmental Sciences from Van Hall Institute and advanced studies in the Russian language.