International Cultural Manager working at the intersection of Music, Culture, Arts and Politics (Former Senator at Parliament of Aruba)With a proven international track record of working in the music industry for almost two decades - as Music Producer as well as founder & director of Palms Up Records (in partnership with Sony Music Publishing) - and five years as Senator of the Aruban- & Latin American Parliament, with focus on the Creative Industries, Cultural Development, and Sustainable Development Goals, I have gained the strong ability to reform and shape a vision by first defining and strengthening the core pillars as a unmissable foundation to further sustainable innovation & growth.I am a creative, purpose-driven leader committed to stimulate the potential of team & players. I believe in the power of culture, creativity & authenticity as a force to connect & stimulate sustainable growth.I was born and raised on the multicultural Dutch-Caribbean Island of Aruba speaking Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish & English and have lived in The Netherlands, Germany and Dominican Republic.