Martijn Planken

Martijn Planken is a health promoter, creative thinker, and campaign leader with a passion for fostering positive lifestyle choices and advocate of professional intervention. With a background in microbiology and health promotion, Martijn has a deep understanding of health initiatives and their impact on society.

Martijn's educational journey includes studies in Medical Microbiology at hogeschool West-Brabant, HAVO at Jansenius, and Biology with a focus on Health Promotion at Universiteit Utrecht, enriching his knowledge and expertise in the field.

Throughout his career, Martijn has held various key positions, including project leader at Bureau Objectief and campaign leader roles at prominent organizations like Alliantie Alcoholbeleid Nederland, Stichting Positieve Leefstijl, IkPas, and Nuchter Kenniscentrum Leeftijdsgrenzen. His professional legacy includes being a founder, trainer, and expert in youth-related issues.

Martijn Planken has also been actively involved in impactful projects such as the Drugs project in Brabant-Noord en Brabant-ZuidOost at Novadic-Kentron, Alcoholmatiging at GGD Gelderland-Zuid, and communication roles at Kermis FM. With a rich history of contributions to various campaigns and initiatives like 'Voorkom Alcoholschade Bij Uw Opgroeiende Kind' and 'DRANK, de kater komt later', Martijn has proven his dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle and preventing substance abuse.

As a former blogger, trainer, program developer, and campaign leader, Martijn has a diverse skill set that he has utilized to make a positive impact on society. His expertise in alcohol, drugs, and youth-related issues, paired with his knack for creative solutions, makes him a valuable asset in health promotion and lifestyle advocacy.