Head of Climate & Energy

• Jul 2018 - Present

Managing a team of 5 Climate & Energy campaignersDeveloping the national C&E strategy in coordination with regional and international projects

Energy campaigner

• Mar 2016 - Present

Developing and leading creative and confrontative campaigns & projectsProject & budget management

Communications Officer

• May 2014 - Mar 2017

Developing communication strategies and narratives for national and international projects.Writing engaging and informative copy for web, magazine and press releases.Pitching stories to journalists and acting as spokesperson.Proofreading, editing and translating (to/from English, French and Dutch) web and other content.

President and Member of the Board

• Nov 2013 - Jun 2016

Policy Officer on Sustainability

• Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

Connected the opinions of young Europeans with the policy-makers at national and European level, with a focus on opportunities for sustainable youth entrepreneurship and improving the educational tools for a sustainable future.Advised European youth organisations and movements on increasing the sustainability of their operations and events.

President of the Environmental Working Group

• Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

The Environmental Working Group of AEGEE aims to- raise awareness on the state of our planet;- discuss solutions we can achieve together;- collect information on the sustainability of the network, to reduce its ecological footprint;- facilitate and support sustainable AEGEE events.

Delegate to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development

• May 2012 - Jun 2012

Promoted understanding of the Rio+20 process and topics to AEGEE prior to the conference.Contributed to the strategy of European and international youth movements.Took part in the negotiations in Rio de Janeiro, lobbying for demands from youth.Reported on the road to and from Rio+20 with articles and presentations at European events.

Communications Assistant

• Mar 2013 - May 2013

Tracked and reported on parliamentary work on environmental topics, in particular biodiversity. Organised press conferences and other events. Proofread and edited concept notes and interventions (English and French). Provided general support to the office of Ms. Sandrine Bélier, MEP for the Greens/EFA. Tracked and reported on parliamentary work on environmental topics, in particular biodiversity. Organised press conferences and other events. Proofread and edited concept notes and interventions (English and French). Provided general support to the office of Ms. Sandrine Bélier, MEP for the Greens/EFA.

Meat the Truth - Next Generation Trainee

• Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

Researched current protein transition practices and trends in the Dutch catering business. Analysed barriers to and opportunities for improvements in this field. The Nicolaas G. Pierson Foundation is the scientific bureau of the Dutch “Partij voor de Dieren” (Party for the Animals). Its aim is to broaden public knowledge and awareness on the core issues of animal welfare and rights, sustainability, and the environment, through conducting scientific research, analysing societal trends, and presenting viable alternatives. Show less

External Relations & Projects Responsible

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

Maintained and extended relationships with sister organisations across Europe. Represented AEGEE-Leuven and AEGEE at internal and external meetings and conferences. Developed, organised and facilitated two international projects of 1 week. Maintained and extended relationships with sister organisations across Europe. Represented AEGEE-Leuven and AEGEE at internal and external meetings and conferences. Developed, organised and facilitated two international projects of 1 week.

Strategic Consulting Intern

• May 2010 - Jun 2010

Internship consulting project on strategic relations and funding structures at the largest performing arts centre in South Africa. The project was developed and executed over the course of two months in Cape Town and was conducted in name of the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School. Internship consulting project on strategic relations and funding structures at the largest performing arts centre in South Africa. The project was developed and executed over the course of two months in Cape Town and was conducted in name of the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School.

Translator & Language Teacher

• Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

Proofread, edited and translated (to/from English, French and Dutch) official communication, newsletters and project documents. Developed and taught English and French language classes to primary school children in the schools and UNRWA refugee camps in and around Nablus. Organised photography workshops. Proofread, edited and translated (to/from English, French and Dutch) official communication, newsletters and project documents. Developed and taught English and French language classes to primary school children in the schools and UNRWA refugee camps in and around Nablus. Organised photography workshops.