Sofie verbindt
Mart den Heijer is a strategic communication advisor at Sofie verbindt, where responsibilities include communication advice to management and overseeing the organization's strategic positioning. Previous roles at Sofie verbindt include communication advisor and project leader for protected living projects. Mart also serves as a municipal councilor and faction manager for Volt Maastricht, with a focus on EU affairs, democratic innovation, and sustainability. Achievements include successful local election campaigns and significant organizational growth. Additional experience encompasses a communication advisor role at Zuyd Hogeschool and project leadership at Provincie Limburg, where notable contributions included the "1 million trees plan." Mart co-owned Folded Paper, guiding a team and collaborating with major national organizations on strategic issues. Mart holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication from Avans University of Applied Sciences.