Key skills and expertise

Bringing over four years of experience in sectors such as education, environment, water management, and agriculture, the expert possesses a strong set of technical skills including field research, GIS, and data analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office and holding an EU Drone License, they have contributed to international projects like developing a Water Accessibility Index in Mexico and researching water scarcity in Spain. Their professional expertise encompasses project planning, research documentation, and curricular development. Responsibilities have included leadership in research roles, effective collaboration in multicultural teams, and delivering educational content at the secondary level.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including education, environment and natural resource management, water and sanitation, land and erosion, soil, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as researcher, intern, and teacher have involved project planning, research, and curriculum development. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes field research and data analysis, applied in regional projects across Spain, Mexico, and Guatemala. The expert's work has focused on sustainable solutions and socio-environmental impacts, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of cross-sectoral dynamics. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Guatemala, with a strong understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. Career highlights include investigating water scarcity in Spain, developing water solutions in Mexico, and examining social conflicts in Guatemala, showcasing adaptability and region-specific expertise in environmental and socio-economic issues.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Dutch speaker with proficiency in English at the C2 level and advanced Spanish skills at the C1 level. They have basic knowledge of German, French, Latin, and Urdu, utilized in international work settings and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Science in International Land and Water Management with a focus on Water Resources Management from Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, completed in 2023. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in International Land and Water Management from the same institution, graduating cum laude in 2020. Their educational background includes an educational minor in geography at Wageningen University & Research and participation in the Erasmus Exchange Program at the University of Valencia, Spain.