Rik Meendering

Rik Meendering has a diverse educational background in geography and urban planning, culminating in a Master's degree in Economic Geography from the University of Groningen. With experience in both the public and private sector, Rik has worked as a Beleidsadviseur Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling at Gemeente Westerwolde and as a General Employee at Parc Emslandermeer. Additionally, Rik has contributed as a Student Assistant at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, focusing on demographic shrinkage and livability in the Wadden area. They also hold a certification in BWT - ABW1 in Ruimtelijke Ordening from Bestuursacademie Nederland.