Maaike Tjepkema is an experienced marketing and communications professional with a diverse range of skills suited for the arts and culture industry. With an educational background in marketing and communication, as well as sports and arts management, Tjepkema is a seasoned veteran of project management, customer relationship management, event planning, and marketing optimization.

Tjepkema's career spans multiple arts organizations throughout the Netherlands, including Moving Futures, Filmhub Noord Holland, Stadsgezelschap PS-theater, OFFprojects, LawyerlinQ, Toneelschuur Producties, Mars der Beschaving, and Toneelgroep Amsterdam, among others. In these roles, she worked in marketing, communications, and PR capacities, honing her skills in various areas of arts and culture management.

Throughout her career, Tjepkema has exhibited a talent for problem-solving, optimizing customer engagement strategies, and project management. Her experience in CRM has been especially noteworthy, equipping her with the knowledge and tactics for creating effective customer journeys. Her proficiency in marketing, communication, and event planning has also earned her considerable success in promoting various cultural events and performances.