Mieke Leenders

Mieke is a writer, journalist, and language specialist with an MA in Art History and certifications in Investigative Journalism and Editing. Her work is guided by a commitment to the environment, social equity, and thoughtful storytelling that informs, connects, and inspires positive change. Fluent in English and Dutch, she also speaks Spanish, French, and German.

Throughout her career, she has written features, news articles, essays, columns, travel writing, fiction, and purpose-driven content, translating complex ideas into engaging narratives for diverse audiences. Her multidisciplinary background includes linguistics, hospitality management, and teaching English as a second language in several countries, bringing cultural awareness and a global perspective to everything she writes.

As Content Specialist at FTHub, Mieke creates news articles, interviews, newsletters, and other editorial content that supports the organization’s mission to advance nature-based health, well-being, and Planetary Health. She translates research, training initiatives, international projects, and expert insights into accessible, engaging stories that connect with a global audience.

Originally from Belgium, Mieke spent years backpacking and residing in different countries before settling in the mountains of Asturias, Spain, where spending time in nature is an integral part of her daily life. Whether through writing or travel, she aims to foster meaningful connections with the world, one story and one experience at a time.