Donné Mathijssen

Donné Mathijssen is currently a PhD candidate at Wageningen University & Research and has been involved as a GIS specialist with Dam Removal Europe since May 2021. Mathijssen also volunteers with Waddenvereniging, educating tourists about the Wadden Sea ecosystem. Experience includes serving as a project employee focusing on coastal and marine projects at WaterProof Marine Consultancy & Services B.V. and a student assistant role at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, contributing to the CONSECO research department. Mathijssen completed a bachelor's degree in Biology at Radboud University and a master's degree in Marine Biology at the University of Groningen, with additional internship experience examining ecological restoration techniques for shallow lakes. Early work experience includes roles as a bartender and chairperson of a festivities committee.