Koen Dobbelaar Email & Phone Number

Agile Innovation Assistant at EIT Urban Mobility, focusing on driving innovative urban mobility solutions. I support a variety of EU funding programmes and coordinate projects between cities, industry, and startups, to tackle evolving challenges across Europe! I hold a master's degree in Urban Resilience for Sustainability Transitions from UIC Barcelona, as well as a bachelor's degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from EUC Rotterdam. My expertise lies in interdisciplinary urban transformation!I had the privilege of previously working at Metropolis - World Association of Major Metropolises, an international city network dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities in large urban areas worldwide. During my time at Metropolis, I contributed to research, advocacy and diplomacy related to topics of urban governance, inclusion, care and climate adaptation. I also gained valuable experience as a research intern at the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure of the Netherlands, where I contributed to parliamentary advisory projects focused on social housing and housing cooperatives. Additionally, I worked as a consultant intern at STIPO - Team for Better Cities, actively participating in various placemaking, revitalisation, and civic engagement projects, promoting participatory urbanism.I am passionate about socio-environmental justice, participation, and creating equitable and sustainable cities for all. Beyond my professional and academic pursuits, I actively engage in community initiatives that promote resilience and social equity, I believe collective action and solidarity can bring about positive change