2024-06-17
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.
- 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
- 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