At the University of Amsterdam, I hold the position of Senior Policy Advisor/Project Lead, where I lead strategic initiatives as part of the multi-million euro European Commission-funded EPICUR project. In this role, I drive the development and implementation of innovative, pan-European university policies, managing cross-border collaboration between 10 partner universities. My focus is on digitalization, operations, and strategy, which led to the creation of the first-ever pan-European technology platform and a digital student support service.As a key member of the management team, I collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders, navigating complex dynamics to align diverse interests. This role allows me to combine my passion for higher education, international collaboration, and policy innovation to deliver impactful results across Europe.

At Cialfo, a Singapore-based EdTech company, I served as Global Associate Director of Partnerships, leading external relationships and strategic partnerships with international high schools and universities worldwide. I played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s presence in the UK and Europe, starting business operations from scratch and forming strategic partnerships with over 100 universities in countries such as the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the US.Within a year, I successfully increased revenue from zero to $350K and signed 60 new clients. Additionally, I was heavily involved in securing Series B funding, helping raise investment from $15M to $80M. -----Cialfo, launched in Sep 2017, is a one-stop solution that brings together people, software, and data to simplify higher education and career counseling workflows. Students, counselors, parents, college/university representatives use Cialfo to hope, dream and collaborate. We’re on a mission to make higher education accessible for 100 million students by 2025.• Top 50 Edtech companies 2020 by HolonIQ• Top 5 startups to watch in 2017• Winner of EdTechX Asia 2016• Featured in Forbes, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Edsurge, VentureBeat, Straits Times, VulcanPost, TechinAsia, and over 100 publications globally• Winner of Education Investor Award 2018 - edtech provider of the yearResponsibilities:- Lead on the external relationships, strategic partnerships and business development for Cialfo in UK and Europe- Responsible for B2B Partnerships and sales- Established and grew the business from scratch in UK and Europe, all the way through to Series B investment - Responsible for public affairs and key exposure such as the meet-up with the Irish Prime Minister (see media attachments)

Pearson is the world's leading education and publishing company, with more than 35,000 employees in over 70 countries. Pearson is a multinational FTSE 100 company. I work for Pearson's digital assessment business, on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). PTE Academic is the world's first entirely computer-based English language test for international study and immigration that is accepted across the world. Powered by AI technology, PTE Academic provides a fast and convenient testing solution without human bias.Responsible for global partnerships, government relations, public affairs and stakeholder management of PTE Academic, including Europe, and selected other markets such as Hong Kong and China. Responsibilities:- Spearhead the external relationships, strategic partnerships and government relations for the Pearson Test of English Academic, with a large customer portfolio (1000+) in various industries including public sector, education, healthcare, engineering, tech, transport (TfL, Uber)- Manage partnerships and key account holder of EdTech start-up and scale-ups (e.g. Studyportals) for multi-year large contract agreements- Play a pivotal role in streamlining strategy and managing stakeholders for negotiations of global contracts as well as B2B marketing and business development strategy.

Promoted after one year to Global Partnerships & Recognition Services Manager. Expanded the portfolio to global coverage. Responsible for global partnerships and stakeholder management of PTE Academic, including Europe, the UAE, and activities in selected other markets such as the United States. Have held client meetings in all European countries, UK, US, UAE, Vietnam. Leading on partnerships and key account holder of EdTech start-up and scale-ups for multi-year large contract agreements. Responsible for sign-on and launch of Pearson/Studyportals partnership, subsequently leading and managing the partnership from the Pearson side.

European lead of external relations and stakeholder management of governments, universities and corporate clients. Liaising with universities and governments in Europe to ensure acceptance and recognition of the PTE Academic exam, and to have this acceptance included in guidelines, regulations, or (immigration) policies. Main achievements: - Recognition, growth and business development of PTE Academic in 8 markets: the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands and all Scandinavian countries. Succesfully raised recognition levels in every target country;- Lobby and liaise with universities and governments all over Europe;- Sales, marketing and event management of PTE Academic, frequent international travel- Training University admissions and recruitment staff on how to use PTE Academic;- Aligning with Pearson offices around the globe to ensure consistent global strategy.

Selected for the world's largest cross-company mentoring scheme, through my employer Pearson. In the UK, the scheme consists of FTSE100 companies, with the aim to reach at least 30% representation of women on all boards and C-suites globally. About 30% club:The 30% Club believes that gender balance on boards and in senior management not only encourages better leadership and governance, but diversity and inclusion further contributes to better all-round board performance, and ultimately increased corporate performance for both companies and their shareholders. Diversity and the fostering of inclusive workplaces also plays an important role in increasing innovation, attracting and retaining talent, and enhancing reputation and brand. Our global mission is to reach at least 30% representation of all women on all boards and C-suites globally. For more information see: https://30percentclub.org/

Responsible for public affairs, public relations and stakeholder relations for the medical specialty of hematology in Europe (European Commission and European Parliament), on issues such as access to medicine, personalized medicine, public health, clinical trials, data protection regulation, research funding (Horizon2020, IMI) and harmonization of medical education across Europe. Project management of various portfolios:- Hematology Awareness Campaign: public relations & communications campaign to raise awareness on Blood disorders and the effect on European Society. - Working together with communications/public relations agency on campaigns - Coordination of strategy and research agenda for priorities of the upcoming 5-10 years, result: The Research Roadmap for Hematology in Europe (see publications) - Contact person for European research funding programs (Horizon2020, Marie Curie, IMI)- Managed partnerships with stakeholder groups: pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, academia, patient organisations, policy makers and politicians, patient and nurses’ organisations, and Early Career (junior) physicians-Represented the organisation in stakeholder forums in Brussels, to European politicians (MEP’s and European Commission) and other stakeholder industry groups (e.g. pharmaceutical industry, Biomed alliance).- Frequent (European) travel, partially based in Brussels. - Published author in two leading and renowned medical journalsTraining:- European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises Regulatory Training Seminar on Personalised Medicine (March 2, 2015)- Argumentation skills for Public Affairs Professionals (April 13, 2016)

Professional registered member of the official Dutch Membership Organisation of Public Affairs professionals. Organisation statement: Public Affairs is a profession that, according to the BVPA, must be conducted in all openness. The BVPA encourages initiatives that lead to greater transparency and democratic accountability.

Advisor of board, directors and management on a broad range of research and education policy dossiers.Project management of various portfolios: Research- Contact person for the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) about research funding programmes (Veni, Vidi, Vici, Promoties in de Geesteswetenschappen and Aspasia)- Learning and talent development (including diversity policy and promoting gender equality)- Involved in recruitment and (pre-)selection candidates 'Promoties in de Geesteswetenschappen program'- Research quality assurance (audits, visitations, midterm reviews etc).Education- Education and Examination Regulations (EER) of all programmes - Examination policy, contact person for examination and curriculum committees. - Project management of projects on career orientation and career development of students, training teachers on development of learning goals in curriculum of various courses.- Part of project team responsible for developing new digital platform for students: www.students.uu.nlTraining:- Annual Training Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 2013 & 2014 (www.case.org)

Chair of the faction of student representatives in the Curriculum Committee of historical master's programmes at the faculty of Humanities. The main aim of this committee was to guarantee and maintain the quality of education by continuously evaluating the courses and the processes within the faculty.

- Advising companies interested to invest in the Norwegian or Icelandic market- Answering trade requests- Executing market scans- Research on consequences of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize award in 2010 on Norwegian-Chinese relations.- Participant at the 2012 Arctic Frontiers Conference in Tromsø, where issues concerning the polar area were discussed among politicians, interest groups and oil and gas companies.

Chair of the board of student association for Language and culture students, 'Alias'. Alias has 900 members and is one of the biggest student societies of the faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University.