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I am a researcher, traveler, and historian who loves uncovering and sharing stories from the past. I work as an archivist and PhD candidate, combining archival science with fieldwork, teaching, and writing.
My career spans public archives in Sluis and Bonaire, museum research in Cape Town, and international field projects, with publications on local history and Caribbean archives. I value cross-cultural collaboration, accessible history, and the careful stewardship of sources for future generations.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
Dutch
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Archivist at Public Entity of Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Archivist for the Public Entity of Bonaire, working remotely from Peru; responsible for archival access, preservation, and metadata management across public records.
Head of the Archival Department at Public Entity of Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Led the Archival Department; oversaw static and dynamic archives; supervised staff; implemented archival classification and access strategies.
Archivist at Municipality of Sluis
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Curator of the static archives (1201-present); supervised the dynamic and semi-static archives; managed archival operations and access.
Teacher of History and Geography at Alfrink College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Part-time history and geography teacher; developed curriculum and assessments for high school students.
Research Intern at IZIKO Slave Lodge Museum
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Improved accessibility of old Dutch documents concerning the Dutch East India slave school in Cape Town (1652-1795); contributed to archival outreach and research.
Information Manager, Crisis Teams Sluis at Crisis Teams Sluis
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Information management for crisis response; coordinated data and communications.
Information Manager, Crisis Teams Bonaire at Crisis Teams Bonaire
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025Information management for crisis response; coordination of situational reporting and communications.
Delegate at University of Ghent (Model United Nations)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Delegate for the University of Ghent to the Model United Nations (New York), representing the university in diplomacy simulations.
Field Researcher at NGOs (field work)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Field work with local NGOs researching the reintegration of former Lord's Resistance Army child soldiers in Gulu, Uganda.
Volunteer at Kayamandi After-School Program
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Volunteer in an after-school program supporting youth education in Kayamandi township, South Africa.
Research Intern at IZIKO Slave Lodge Museum
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Duties included: To improve the accessibility of old Dutch documents concerning the Dutch East India slave school in Cape Town, 1652-1795.
Education
External PhD candidate at Leiden University
January 1, 2018 - November 6, 2025Master of Arts in Archival Studies at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels, Belgium)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Master of Science (MSc) in Political Science: Conflict and Development at Ghent University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Master of Arts (MA) in Education at Leiden University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Master of Arts (MA) in History at Leiden University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History at Leiden University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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