Monique Mourits

Monique Mourits has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Monique currently holds the position of Head of Communications at Vogelbescherming Nederland, starting in October 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Chairperson of the supervisory board at Theater Utrecht, starting in June 2013. Monique also has experience in the academic sector, working at Universiteit Utrecht as the Director of Marketing Communications from September 2017 to September 2022, and as the Director of the Centre for Cultural & Public Engagement from September 2009 to September 2017. Additionally, they have served as a Board Member at ILFU International Literature Festival Utrecht from January 2020 to December 2020. Monique has also held positions as a Board Member at VSC - wetenschapsmusea en science centers from November 2013 to September 2020, and as an Advisor at Mondriaanfonds from January 2013 to December 2014. Earlier in their career, they worked as a program manager/mediamanager at RVU from April 2005 to January 2009, and as an eindredacteur at NCRV from August 1993 to March 2005. Monique began their career as a Trainee and then as a redacteur/programmamaker at TROS from November 1990 to August 1993. Overall, Monique Mourits brings a wealth of experience in communications, cultural engagement, and leadership roles.

Monique Mourits completed their undergraduate studies from 1984 to 1990 at Utrecht University, where they obtained a degree in Dutch Language and Literature (drs). In addition to their university education, Monique also pursued further learning opportunities at various institutions. Between an unspecified time period and 2020, they attended Spanjersberg Organisatie Advies and completed a program called Leergang Systeeminterventies. Furthermore, Monique attended IMD at an unspecified time period and graduated from the High Performance Leadership program. Lastly, in 1988, they were enrolled in PennWest Clarion, where they studied English Literature, Film, and Library Science.