A seasoned Arcadian for over 12 years, Freek Matheij shares some highlights from his participation with Lovinklaan programs. Currently, he holds the position of Global Citizen Development Platforms Director and leads the adoption of low-code/no-code (LCNC) and AI/ML platforms at Arcadis, New York. Having participated in some of our programs, such as Quest, Global Shapers, […]
Oscar van der Vaart’s journey with Arcadis spans over 13 years, during which he spent 8 years dedicated to business. Starting as Senior Program & Project Manager, Oscar is currently the Program Director for Global Transformation and Integration at Arcadis, based in the Netherlands. Throughout this period, he participated in several Lovinklaan programs, including Quest […]
Currently in the process of moving to Arcadis Canada, Vanessa Hagad has been an Arcadian for six years now. Her journey with the Lovinklaan Foundation started when she joined our former program, Global Shapers, a few years ago, and it continues with her exciting role as Global Community Engagement Manager for our Local Sparks program. […]
With over two decades of experience in socio-environmental studies, Bruna Pasquini’s journey as an Arcadian began 12 years ago. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, she is now the Coordinator of Environmental, Territorial and Biodiversity Management Projects at Arcadis. Through her involvement with Lovinklaan programs, Bruna has been presented with opportunities in four countries across two […]
An Arcadian for almost eight years now, Sarper Kaleli’s journey began in Istanbul, Turkey. He is now based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As a Senior Project Leader, he is contributing his expertise to a project at Schiphol Airport. In this Impact Story, Sarper shares with us how the Lovinklaan-sponsored programs, particularly Quest, helped shape his […]
Sparking a change When I joined the Board of Lovinklaan in 2020, the Foundation had already been supporting various programs such as Imagine, Quest, Shelter, and Global Shapers. These initiatives had been receiving funding and support since 2008, 2010, and 2011, respectively. However, we recognized the need for a new approach to amplify our impact […]
When I was asked to reflect on the organizational benefits of ensuring an empathetic workplace from an LGBTQ+ inclusion perspective, I could not help myself but think of it from a broader DEIB standpoint. I believe that embracing LGBTQ+ inclusion not only benefits the individuals directly involved but also promotes a culture of openness and […]
It has been 100 days already since Sophie Plantinga became a member of our Board! An Arcadian for the last 17 years, Sophie Plantinga currently holds the position of Manager Program & Project Management and has been a valuable addition to the Board. In the Q&A below, Sophie shares her experience so far, shedding light […]
For several decades, International Women’s Day has been observed to acknowledge the unequivocal achievements of women across the globe. This day is set aside to reflect on the progress women have made across varying landscapes – be it political, social, economic, ethnic, or cultural – as well as press forward for gender equality in every […]
As we wrap up 2022, I look back with pride and gratitude at what was my final year as Chair of the Board of Lovinklaan Foundation. Thank you for making it a memorable journey. It has been a privilege to take part in this inspiring organization over the last six years, and I am confident […]