Marijke believes there’s no better feeling than sharing that ‘aha’ moment with the client. She thrives on disentangling complex problems for individuals and organizations making positive change in the world alongside her colleagues at Blue Cottage of CannonDesign. Marijke’s passion for consulting is driven by her insatiable curiosity and her commitment to continual learning. Her expertise lies in how humans interact with the built environment, she sees it as her mission to help remove the barriers that institutions have to success.
Marijke has a successful track record of helping clients solve complex problems involving the built environment across the education and civic sectors. She has a proven ability to expand market success, collaborate across teams, and expand client relationships by exceeding expectations and providing data-informed recommendations that drive business success.
A few clients and collaborators
- Stanford University Law School
- University of Washington
- Hawaii School Facility Authority
- San Francisco Zoo
- Oakland Unified School District
Expertise
- Strategic and facilities planning
- Client engagement and relationship building
- Translating institutional missions into actionable plans
- Expanding equity in learning outcomes
Pursuits
- Raising two teenagers
- Exploring on bike and on foot
- Gardening (unsuccessfully)
