Karin Spijker

Karin Spijker is an experienced beleidsadviseur currently working at Vitens since January 2025. Prior to this role, Karin Spijker served as beleidsadviseur bodem en water at LTO Noord from March 2017 to January 2025, and held the position of projectadviseur for the Oost region. Before joining LTO Noord, Karin Spijker was a beleidsmedewerker focused on climate adaptation and urban development at Gemeente Dordrecht from February 2015 to December 2016, where significant efforts included developing a climate adaptation strategy and fostering international collaborations. Additionally, Karin Spijker completed an internship in water policy at Gemeente Dordrecht, emphasizing 'nudging' concepts in water safety. Karin Spijker completed a Master of Science in International Development Studies at Wageningen University & Research and a Bachelor of Science in Forest and Nature Conservation. Ongoing education includes specialized training in water-related topics at Wateropleidingen. Early work experience includes a position as a horeca-medewerkster at Partycentrum de Zandstuve from 2007 to May 2015.