Marcel Venema

Date 17.06.2024
Marcel Venema

Marcel Venema

Why I am available as a mentor for the MCI Mentoring Program

I would like to encourage and help students in embarking on their own paths and dreams. Having had a couple of years of experience in health policy and global health, I may be able to provide some advice for people who are taking their first steps of their career. I am also curious to the ideas and perspectives of current students on health topics and systems.

My wisdom/my motto

"Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom" - Thomas Jefferson

When I look back at my time at MCI...

I am happy and satisfied with how I spent my time at the MCI and in Innsbruck. We had some interesting classes, projects, and opportunities that helped me with setting out a career trajectory. The first day in the first semester was perhaps one of the most memorable days, since it was the day that I met some of my current best friends. After a short introduction by Siegfried Walch, we were sent out to arrange a dinner party for that evening which was a good icebreaker and helped in getting to know each other quickly.

Short Profile
  • Name: Marcel Venema
  • Alumni of the study program: European Master in Health Economics and Management
  • Year of graduation: 2020
  • Expertise: Health policy, health systems, health financing, Primary Health Care
  • Current employer: Self-employed | www.venmar.nl
  • Current job title: Freelancer | independent consultant
  • Working language with my Mentee: English
Word-Rap
  • My greatest hero/heroine is...
    My dad, he has been a source of support and of inspiration.
  • When I think of MCI, I automatically think of
    The people I met, and the long lasting friendships I made. The focus of MCI on soft skills, teamwork, and networking has also been incredibly valuable.
  • My greatest achievement in my life so far has been...
    to have experienced life in different countries
  • If I were to compare myself to an animal, I would be a...
    Panda; I enjoy food, am easy approachable, and I used to do kung fu
  • My biggest dream is...
    to keep the freedom to travel and pursue my interests
  • The book I'm currently reading is entitled...
    Folk tales of Japan - Kyota Ko
  • My favorite vacation spot is...
    Japan
  • My favorite breakfast is...
    toast with peanut butter and honey, and coffee
  • My career aspirations as a 5-year-old...
    cannot remember, but my dad was a teacher in biology so perhaps something with that
  • My colleagues would describe me with the following three words...
    friendly, analytical, empathic
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