Marleen van der Weij studied Dutch Language and Literature at Leiden University and Law at Radboud University in Nijmegen. She has worked at various higher education institutions in different roles, including as a researcher, lecturer, lawyer, and secretary of examination boards. More recently, she also served as a confidential advisor on inappropriate behavior. Since April 2024, Marleen has been working at NQA and participates as a auditor in review panels.