When Mariette is in the office, her energy fills the room. Known for her knack of getting things done with an infectious sense of humor and boundless positivity. It’s rare to hear her accept that something isn’t achievable.
Her forte lies in building bridges between theory and practice, seamlessly connecting participants, sectors and networks within value chains. She is driven by her passion to get people moving and help them kickstart processes of change. Mariette dedicates herself tirelessly to educational and agribusiness projects, a commitment that led her to assume the role of iCRA director in April 2020.
It is this same vigor and entrepreneurial attitude that made her so successful in coaching and training agri-professionals all over the world. Praised for her ability to translate and adapt ideas to the local challenges partners and participants face. Mariette’s global experiences in Europe, Africa, and Asia have equipped her to navigate diverse realities effortlessly.
Over the past 20 years, Mariette’s training courses have left a lasting impact, empowering hundreds of experts, facilitators and advisors worldwide to enhance their training, facilitation, and negotiation skills.