Mariska J. M. Bottema

Mariska J. M. Bottema, Ph.D. has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations. From 2022 onwards, they have been working as a Research Associate and Blue Food Lead in the Ocean Program at the World Resources Institute, where they are responsible for program leadership, strategy development, project management, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, in 2022, they also took on the role of Blue Food Lead at the World Economic Forum, where they oversee project managers and develops strategies for the Blue Food pillar.

Prior to these positions, Mariska worked as a Senior Analyst at Seafood TIP from 2021 to 2022, conducting price, market, and trade analyses in the global warm water shrimp sector. From 2016 to 2021, they worked as a Researcher in Aquaculture Governance and Value Chains at Wageningen UR, where they conducted research on aquaculture governance, value chains, and certification in Thailand, Vietnam, and China.

In 2015, Mariska worked as a Governance and Policy Consultant in Water and Environment at Arcadis, where they implemented projects related to marine policy, coastal management, and climate change adaptation. At WWF Netherlands from 2011 to 2014, they held multiple roles, including Marine Advisor, Junior Marine Advisor, and Researcher, where they worked on strategic development, funding, and research projects related to sustainable development in the Dutch Caribbean.

Mariska also gained experience as an Environmental Policy Intern at the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality in 2010, conducting research on biodiversity monitoring and compliance. Mariska J. M. worked as a Translator at Sapio B.V. from 2008 to 2010. At Wageningen UR in 2010, they conducted socio-economic research for their Master's thesis, focusing on the governance of marine protected areas in Bali and Lombok. Lastly, they completed a Hospitality Management Internship at Sofitel Seminyak Bali in 2007, where they gained experience in guest relations, sales, marketing, event organization, and competitive analysis.

Overall, Mariska's work experience spans various sectors, including research, policy consultancy, sustainable development, and project management in the fields of ocean and marine conservation, aquaculture, and environmental policy.

Mariska J. M. Bottema, Ph.D. completed their education history in a chronological order as follows:

From 2016 to 2021, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Aquaculture Governance at Wageningen University & Research.

Between 2008 and 2010, Mariska obtained a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from Wageningen University & Research.

In the period of 2004 to 2008, they attended Hotelschool The Hague and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Hospitality Management.

Earlier, from 2001 to 2003, Mariska completed their International Baccalaureate at the International School of the Hague.

It is important to note that their field of study for their International Baccalaureate is not specified.