Maya Mortensen
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- 6 projects
I am a marine scientist/ artist deeply drawn to conveying the beauty of our natural world through illustration.
About
I am a marine scientist/ artist deeply drawn to conveying the beauty of our natural world through illustration. I have worked on several wildlife magazine designs and social media cards, and have a talent for doodling that children love! I am an emerging artist and would like to expand my portfolio to new projects and styles.
- Joined January 2026
Skills· 8
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- DanishFluent
- FrenchIntermediate
Industry experience
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
Projects · 6
Personal commission, December 2025. Pencil on paper. illustrator
- Illustrator
Published articles on ocean conservation topics, all illustrations by me. illustrator infographic
- Illustrator
Two published infographic articles on ocean conservation topics in the Wild Tees Magazine. illustrator infographic
- Illustrator
Social media cards background for International Day campaign. illustrator
- Illustrator
Social media card background for International Day campaign. illustrator
- Illustrator
Work experience
Communications and Knowledge Management Intern · United Nations Environment ProgrammeAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Illustrated designs for social media cards. Implementing scientific background to create informative digital content and taking an editorial role for official publications. Core communications team, managing website content, event coverage and social media releases.
Teaching Assistant · Newcastle University Marine "Splashdown" Summer SchoolJul 2023 – Sep 2023 · 3 mos
Designed an accessible and science-based programme with 3 co-teachers to engage children (aged 8-18) with local marine environments. Taught classes of 30 children about local habitats in the North Sea through scientific exploration and arts and crafts.
Wilder Coast Trainee · Tees Valley Wildlife TrustApr 2023 – Apr 2023 · 1 mo
Illustrated and wrote two published ocean conservation articles in the Wild Tees magazine.
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Marine Biology · Newcastle University2021 – 2024
Key modules: Environmental Policy, Conservation Strategies, Public Engagement in Science. Bachelor thesis: Demographic disparities in attitudes towards environmental stewardship regarding plastic pollution in the marine environment. I focused on how best to tailor communications strategies for impact in raising awareness on environmental issues, including understanding poignant imagery and information distribution techniques.
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