Larissa van Wijk

Larissa van Wijk is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in strategy, project management, and public policy. Currently serving as Junior Strategie & Projectleider voor Strategie & Innovatie and Junior Projectleider voor Innovatie & Informatie at Verpact since April 2023, Larissa previously held the position of Consultant EU Affairs Trainee at Eamonn Bates Europe Public Affairs, where responsibilities included interpreting regulatory developments related to plastic products and corporate sustainability, as well as managing a European network for litter prevention organizations. As a Policy Research Intern at Port of Amsterdam International, Larissa conducted research on EU public policy regarding corporate social responsibility and engaged with stakeholders to assess the potential impacts on the port. Larissa's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development from United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from The Hague University of Applied Sciences.