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Laura Ombelet
Program Coordinator at Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE)
Laura Ombelet is the Program Manager for the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE).13 She supports PACE's operations, including financial, grant, and contract management.1 Laura holds an MSc in Development Administration and Planning from University College London.1 Prior to joining PACE, she gained experience in office management and project support at a small think-and-do tank based in The Hague.1
Laura currently lives in Utrecht, where she enjoys painting and working on upcycling sewing projects in her free time.1 In her role at PACE, she focuses on initiatives related to the circular economy, particularly in the food sector. She has been involved in projects highlighting food waste issues, such as those in the cocoa industry.45
Laura is actively engaged in promoting circular economy principles, particularly in relation to food systems. She has been involved in seeking interns for projects focused on the nexus between circular economy and food systems2, and serves as a contact person for PACE's Circular Economy Action Agenda for Food.3
