Maritza Bode Bakker

Maritza Bode Bakker has a diverse work experience. Maritza worked as a Finance Specialist at TOPdesk since 2017. Prior to that, they were a Research Assistant at Wageningen UR, where they conducted qualitative research on the PAH grassroot movement in Madrid. Maritza focused on the housing problem of migrants and the support provided by the platform.

In 2016, Maritza held several roles. Maritza worked as an Events & Communications Officer at NCDO, where they conceptualized and organized children's lectures. Maritza also supported daily communication activities and events. Additionally, they worked as a Data and Research Officer at Child Helpline International, conducting desk research on child online exploitation in Latin America.

In 2015, Maritza gained experience as an Intern Campaigner at PIF World, where they coordinated a campaign to inform and involve people in creating a positive impact worldwide. Maritza also interned at Cross Your Borders, working on educational projects to raise awareness about poverty and injustice.

In previous years, Maritza had roles as a Crew W750 Spektakel at WURkforce, helping with the celebration of the 750 years of the city of Wageningen, and as a Summer Employee at Iddink Voortgezet Onderwijs B.V., assisting with logistics and administration. Maritza also worked as a Student Assistant at Wageningen University, helping students with practicals for the Statistics 2 course.

Maritza Bode Bakker pursued their education in a chronological manner. Maritza began in 2008 when they attended Academia Cotopaxi Quito Ecuador and obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Following that, from 2010 to 2015, they studied at Wageningen University & Research, completing their Bachelor's Degree in Forest and nature conservation. Maritza then continued their education at the same institution and obtained a Master's Degree in International Development between 2013 and 2015. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the Basiskennis Boekhouden (BKB)/Elementair Boekhouden from the Nederlandse Associatie voor Examinering in November 2018.