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From concepts that challenge the status quo to collaborations that support change.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Better ways are often found off the beaten track. Through inquisitive learning practices and action research Kennisland works towards a society where systems support people rather than holding them back, where new technologies lead to shared progress rather than inequality.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Program lead for innovation, and paving the way for a new library branch at Zuidas district. With the urges ever more visible the work is about building solid digital foundations paired with a vision on the Library of Tomorrow - in a close collaboration with the Amsterdam City Innovation Team, the Amsterdam Maker Coalition and the European Cultural Foundation.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Program designer and lead of a network of makerspaces in different local library branches. 'Learning by making' aims to empower young citizens to be creators of their own tomorrows, and librarians to become coaches in their learning journeys.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

In 2019 the Amsterdam Public Library (OBA) celebrated its 100th anniversary. For this occasion we teamed up with ELIG.org to organize a two-day learning event, focusing on the future of learning in the city of Amsterdam and tuning into a wider European debate on how cities can inspire and stimulate lifelong learning.

The CAPS initiative aims at designing and piloting online platforms to create awareness on sustainability problems and enable new forms of digital social innovation. More: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/collective-awareness

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

New business, partnership and project development focusing on technology as an instrument for social change.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsible for strategic, financial and executive direction of the new production unit (after succesful merger with Gasthuis Theatre): leading various production teams, coaching theatre makers, fundraising, budget management, accountability and sales. About 30 stage productions, 2 festivals and wide range of context projects realized annually. Performances shown both in The Netherlands and abroad.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsible for strategic, financial and executive direction of the company, leading the production teams, coaching theatre makers and building external relations (board, government and funders). Approximately 25 annual theatre productions with performances both in The Netherlands and abroad.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Ensuring optimal funding for the arts in the City of Rotterdam. Responsible for substantive and financial reviewing of cultural institutions and initiatives, budgeting and monitoring, supporting applicants and propagating the political basis for grants policy.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Assisting management team in leading the classical music department with over 300 students and 100 teachers. From external relations, budgeting & monitoring, planning & control to organizing (international) exchange projects and master classes.

La Ceiba, Honduras

Redesigning organizational structure for local project supported by Green Development Foundation; including the introduction of a micro-credit system, enhancing export promotion and professionalizing urban planning for Garifuna communities. Project commissioned by the Institute of Cultural Affairs.

Dominican Republic

Research thesis: how do cultural differences impact international trade relations? Involved in organizing an international export fair and a series of lectures for marketing students at the University of Santo Domingo.

Transition Management

Executive Leadership Program