Maria Thomassen

Maria Thomassen currently holds the position of Rådgiver at Vestland fylkeskommune, focusing on research related to business innovation within the Section for Research, Competence, and Internationalization of the Department of Business, Planning, and Innovation. Additionally, Maria serves as a Forskningsassistent at NORCE Norwegian Research Centre on the EcoLogic project, which examines the logic behind natural resource management systems in Norway and Sweden. Previous roles include a Student Assistant position at Høgskulen på Vestlandet, where Maria engaged in research and administrative tasks related to educational research, and a Rådgiver position at NAV, advising unemployed individuals. Maria holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Bergen and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Administration with a specialization in Economics from BI Norwegian Business School, complemented by a background in music from Bergen Private Gymnasium.