Education leadership and community engagement
in Cambodia.
While EDGE Worldwide focuses on developing education hubs and long-term, stable initiatives across Cambodia, Hilde Marie's work centres on the human side of these environments. As Executive Director, she works closely with Cambodian leaders, educators, and students to ensure that programmes remain grounded in the realities of the communities they serve.
Education and
mentorship
Much of Hilde Marie's work focuses on supporting students through mentorship and educational guidance. Her approach emphasises patience, trust, and consistency. She recognises that meaningful development often comes through relationships built over time. By working closely with communities, she helps nurture learning environments that support both academic growth and personal confidence.
Nearly two decades
of local relationships
Hilde Marie's work in Cambodia is deeply rooted in the long-term local relationships she has built over nearly two decades in the country. Living and working alongside families, educators, and community leaders has shaped her understanding of how education and community life are interconnected in creating stable learning environments. Her programmes are designed to remain relevant and responsive to the realities on the ground. This approach creates learning environments that are supported not only by schools, but also by the wider communities around them.
A path built over nearly two decades
Music, creativity, and studies in Marketing and Intercultural Communication across Spain and Thailand
Returned as a volunteer in 2009, deepening her connection to the country and its communities
Responsible tourism, co-ownership, and staff education in Siem Reap
Owner and manager of a riverside homestay on the Kampot River
Executive Manager of a family-owned accommodation business on the Victorian coast
Executive Director, leading mentorship, pastoral care, and education hubs across Cambodia