Iris Visser Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Nature^Squared is a consultancy firm, specializing in biodiversity and natural capital, working on the nexus of ecology and economics. We work with governments, companies (from SMEs to multinationals), NGOs and the financial sector - in the Netherlands and abroad. At Nature^Squared I lead our projects related to biodiversity, business and finance, with a particular emphasis on Nature-based Solutions, regenerative business cases, green finance and landscape approaches. My work includes… Show more Nature^Squared is a consultancy firm, specializing in biodiversity and natural capital, working on the nexus of ecology and economics. We work with governments, companies (from SMEs to multinationals), NGOs and the financial sector - in the Netherlands and abroad. At Nature^Squared I lead our projects related to biodiversity, business and finance, with a particular emphasis on Nature-based Solutions, regenerative business cases, green finance and landscape approaches. My work includes conducting materiality analyses and business case assessments, developing biodiversity strategies, creating educational materials and organizing trainings sessions. Show less

Haarlem Area, Netherlands

Assisting a group of highschool students with their homework and helping them prepare for their exams.

Rotterdam

Robeco is an international asset management company. I supported the team by facilitating active dialogues with investee companies on Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) topics. My main responsibilities included:• Preparing engagement meetings and drafting letters to boards of engaged companies• Conducting research on ESG topics and monitoring companies' progress towards achieving key performance indicators• Publishing a white paper on the role of asset managers in… Show more Robeco is an international asset management company. I supported the team by facilitating active dialogues with investee companies on Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) topics. My main responsibilities included:• Preparing engagement meetings and drafting letters to boards of engaged companies• Conducting research on ESG topics and monitoring companies' progress towards achieving key performance indicators• Publishing a white paper on the role of asset managers in contributing to a more sustainable cacao sector and presenting the findings Show less

Amsterdam

War Child is an international NGO that focuses on providing assistance to children and young people in conflict-affected areas. I supported the Quality, Accountability and Learning department with the monitoring and evaluation of War Child’s projects. My main responsibilities included:• Analyzing evaluation reports from field offices• Reporting progress in the annual report and donor reports• Developing a database of PM&E requirements and support in ongoing project

Amsterdam

▪ Welcoming guests and assisting them with questions concerning their stay▪ Taking, preparing and serving orders▪ Checking and closing of the cash register ▪ Being actively involved in meetings and developing a pro-active attitude towards enhancing sales

Master Of Science - Ms, Geography And Geoinformatics Majoring In Environment, Society And Development

Activities and Societies: Co-founder of a student driven inter-disciplinary discussion group • Majoring in Environment, Society.

Education record

Driven by my interest for Latin America, taking Spanish classes to facilitate immersion and enhance job prospects

Education record

Activities and Societies: Presenter Presenting the project on tea and sustainability in Kenya at the annual Conference on Tropical.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Geography And Urban And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Member of the travel committee of the student association • Majoring in Economic and Political Geography.

Global Exchange Program

Studying at the University of Toronto for one semester through the Global Exchange Program of the University of Amsterdam. Taken courses.