Marleen is involved in research and dialogue on controversial technologies. She organized public dialogues on the management of radioactive waste and the digital society. She pays particular attention to methods that promote trust and understanding between people.
Education and career
Marleen has previously worked as a communications advisor at the ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. She developed communication strategies on animal welfare and animal health. She also established a platform for qualitative research among farmers and promoted more personal contact between civil servants and agricultural producers.
Marleen discovered her passion for controversial subjects during her masters in Biological Sciences. She researched the ethical dilemmas regarding the exploitation of outer space. In addition, she analyzed the European regulation on genetically modified crops. Marleen started her career as Rijkstrainee at the ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.