A free-thinker and doer with a great passion for 'learning from the new', 'developing through innovation' and 'achieving impact'.
Driven by my fascination for behaviour and behavioural change, group and system dynamics, I work on complex challenges and wicked problems. I coach and learn people from different disciplines to work together in teams, to learn and innovate together.
A common perspective is always the starting point, taking into account the diversity of everyone's interests, dependencies and sense of urgency. A common perspective fuelled by principles of a wellbeing economy and ecological boundaries.
In roles as transition expert, innovation strategist, programmes designer and coach, I build networked ecosystems where learning and innovation become a natural culture. In doing so, I make grateful use of my background in social pedagogy, education and learning science, leadership and governance skills.
Together, we can tackle complex and wicked problems through 'Real Life Learning'; smart, resilient and inclusive.

January 6, 2020
Mental Resilience in Action strengthens children, parents and professionals with interventions to sustainably develop resilience and social skills.
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November 16, 2020
International and interdisciplinary teams jointly develop innovative solutions for complex challenges within the energy transition.
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July 1, 2024
Accelerates the energy transition through innovative working methods, learning culture and synergy between education, business and government for sustainable solutions.
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March 2, 2020
The Clean Rivers programme focuses on developing innovative solutions and collaboration to combat plastic pollution in Dutch rivers, with the aim of a litter-free river delta by 2030.
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January 7, 2019
The Maritime Student Challenge (formerly Maritime Delta Student Challenge) connects MBO students with maritime companies to develop innovative solutions to real industry challenges.
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December 7, 2022
Transformation of Fort Aalsmeer, a UNESCO World Heritage site, through circular design! Innovate, collaborate, and lead the way to a sustainable future!
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May 1, 2016
Smart Makers Education connects education, industry and government for future-oriented, technology-driven maker education in North Holland.
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September 2, 2018
Launched in 2018, our program annually inspires students within vocational education across the Netherlands to tackle the critical issue of food waste through real-world problem solving and innovative education.
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March 26, 2019
Find out how the Zeeland Energy Agreement unites citizens, businesses, education and government for a sustainable future. By combining knowledge and forces, we are working on innovative energy solutions that contribute to the Paris Climate Agreement. Together, the Zeeland Energy Agreement is building a green, inclusive and progressive region.
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August 31, 2014
Points of Departure Wilhelminapier is A Beacon of Interdisciplinary Learning Embracing Rotterdam's Heritage of New Beginnings
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November 29, 2013
'Maskerade Prototype', an innovative education and knowledge innovation programme. A turning point in the way we think about sustainable construction and education.
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August 31, 2012
I Tech You is an educational initiative that aims to increase the involvement and awareness of technological concepts among secondary school students in Rotterdam-South. And to connect education with real life challenges from around the neighborhood.
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