David Smit is an experienced project advisor specializing in the development of rural areas, currently serving in this capacity at TAUW Nederland since September 2019, following roles as a junior advisor and trainee within the same organization. Prior to this, David contributed as a production employee at DressMe Clothing from May 2011 to August 2019. David's academic background includes a Master of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, both obtained from Radboud University, where noteworthy academic projects included evaluating e-participation in a flood defense project and researching methane emissions in peatlands.