Raymond Gemen
Head of Policy at European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)- Claim this Profile
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Gertjan Schaafsma
Raymond Gemen is a young nutrition scientist. I worked with him in a project for the Product Board for Poultry & Eggst. He reviewed the literature on nutritional aspects of the consumption of eggs. He appeard to have a critical mind and capable to evaluate rapidly the science related to the issue. Within the projected time period he deliverd a valuable report.
Gertjan Schaafsma
Raymond Gemen is a young nutrition scientist. I worked with him in a project for the Product Board for Poultry & Eggst. He reviewed the literature on nutritional aspects of the consumption of eggs. He appeard to have a critical mind and capable to evaluate rapidly the science related to the issue. Within the projected time period he deliverd a valuable report.
Gertjan Schaafsma
Raymond Gemen is a young nutrition scientist. I worked with him in a project for the Product Board for Poultry & Eggst. He reviewed the literature on nutritional aspects of the consumption of eggs. He appeard to have a critical mind and capable to evaluate rapidly the science related to the issue. Within the projected time period he deliverd a valuable report.
Gertjan Schaafsma
Raymond Gemen is a young nutrition scientist. I worked with him in a project for the Product Board for Poultry & Eggst. He reviewed the literature on nutritional aspects of the consumption of eggs. He appeard to have a critical mind and capable to evaluate rapidly the science related to the issue. Within the projected time period he deliverd a valuable report.
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European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)
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Belgium
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Policy
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May 2023 - Present
As Head of Policy, I oversee EPHA's advocacy work across its seven Policy Clusters spanning the entire public health policy spectrum. Moreover, I lead the Health Equity Policy Cluster in which we advocate for policy change to ensure that people in the most marginalised and vulnerable situations are not left behind.EPHA is a change agent – Europe’s leading NGO alliance advocating for better health. We are a dynamic member-led organisation, made up of public health civil society, including health professionals, and patient and disease groups working together to strengthen the voice of public health in Europe. Show less
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Senior Policy Manager for Health Equity | EPHA Communications Coordinator
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Oct 2021 - May 2023
Leading EPHA’s Health Inequalities Policy Cluster - Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of EPHA’s communications strategy.EPHA is a change agent – Europe’s leading NGO alliance advocating for better health. We are a dynamic member-led organisation, made up of public health civil society, patient groups, health professionals, and disease groups working together to improve health and strengthen the voice of public health in Europe.
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Board Member
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Mar 2018 - Present
As Network representative to the ENLP Board I support and liaise with the team leaders of the different Network initiatives to get their input on the activities, progress and budgets. I attend the Board meetings and work close with the ENLP coordinator and other Board members to improve and further shape the ENLP programmes and activities.The ENLP is a dynamic network of food and nutrition professionals that makes a difference through improving non-scientific, transferrable skills such as communication, influencing and leadership.Two training courses held annually give access to the network:- ENLP Essentials Seminar for early-career professionals <35 years. A 1-week programme on understanding leadership, communication and team building.- ENLP Advanced Seminar for mid-career/senior professionals >35 years. A 3-day programme on effective leadership, emotional intelligence and strategic influence.Former participants keep the network engaged through active networking and organising training days and scientific sessions. Show less
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ENLP Fundraising Lead
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2018
Leading a small team of active ENLP alumni responsible for securing future funding for the programme.
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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
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Belgium
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager - Food & Health Science | Collaborations Coordination
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May 2020 - Sep 2021
In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, in May 2020 I was formally appointed as Collaborations Coordinator and as such responsible for developing and implementing a Collaborations Strategy that aims at partnering with credible organisations to increase EUFIC's outreach and impact.
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Senior Manager - Food & Health Science
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
As part of senior management, responsible for line managing a team of junior managers & interns, managing (EU-funded) projects (e.g. FIT4FOOD2030, EIT Food projects), contributing to the organisational strategy and processes, recruiting/managing staff, writing/reviewing science-based content, interviewing, representing the organisation externally at events & in advisory boards, and maintaining stakeholder relations.
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Nutrition & Health Projects Manager
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May 2015 - Dec 2017
Responsible for managing (EU-funded) projects, recruiting/managing junior staff, writing/reviewing science-based content, interviewing, representing the organisation externally, and maintaining stakeholder relations.
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Nutrition & Health Projects Assistant
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May 2013 - Apr 2015
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Nutrition & Health Intern
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
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Voeding Nu
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Netherlands
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Advisory Board Member
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May 2013 - Jul 2021
As a member of the advisory board - redactieadviesraad - I contributed to the scientific integrity of the written content in the magazine and on the website. I provided feedback to published material and input for future topics. Voeding Nu is an independant, evidence-based, journal about food, nutrition, and health, for professionals. I decided to discontinue this activity when changing jobs to EPHA and to allow for new people to join the board. As a member of the advisory board - redactieadviesraad - I contributed to the scientific integrity of the written content in the magazine and on the website. I provided feedback to published material and input for future topics. Voeding Nu is an independant, evidence-based, journal about food, nutrition, and health, for professionals. I decided to discontinue this activity when changing jobs to EPHA and to allow for new people to join the board.
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Trainee Nutrition & Health
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
Responsible for providing nutrition related policy support (EU institutions/Member States), writing scientific and newsletter articles, and organising scientific events. Responsible for providing nutrition related policy support (EU institutions/Member States), writing scientific and newsletter articles, and organising scientific events.
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Nutritionist
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Feb 2011 - May 2011
Temporary position: carrying out a review of the scientific literature on the effects of egg consumption on human health (nutritional contribution and effects on cholesterol metabolism and CVD risk). FULL REPORT: http://www.pve.nl/wdocs/dbedrijfsnet/up1/ZciepxmII_Het_effect_van_eiconsumptie_op_de_gezondheid_van_mensen.pdf Temporary position: carrying out a review of the scientific literature on the effects of egg consumption on human health (nutritional contribution and effects on cholesterol metabolism and CVD risk). FULL REPORT: http://www.pve.nl/wdocs/dbedrijfsnet/up1/ZciepxmII_Het_effect_van_eiconsumptie_op_de_gezondheid_van_mensen.pdf
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CSM Innovation
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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R&D employee
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
Innovation Center Sweet Ingredients. Projects regarding food technological aspects on fruits and fruit products (ingredient replacement, rheological tests, fruit integrity and application testing.
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MSc internship R&D
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
Innovation Center Bakery Ingredients. 6 month internship. Literature research on the molecular structure of dietary fiber and application testing. Scientific publication in January 2011 (see below)
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Campina Innovation
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France
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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MSc thesis
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2008
Literature research in the scope of 'personalized nutrition' with a focus on the effect of the ApoE polymorphism on the relation between n-3 fatty acids and cognitive functioning. (including data analysis, SPSS) Literature research in the scope of 'personalized nutrition' with a focus on the effect of the ApoE polymorphism on the relation between n-3 fatty acids and cognitive functioning. (including data analysis, SPSS)
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HR employee
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2006 - 2007
Linking students and companies for theses, insternships and in-house days. Including different PR related activities. Linking students and companies for theses, insternships and in-house days. Including different PR related activities.
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Education
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Wageningen University & Research
MSc, Nutrition & Health -
University of Utrecht
BSc, Biology -
Johannes Calvijn
pre-university degree, Life sciences