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I am a strategic change consultant and interim manager with a track record of helping non-profit organizations navigate transitions and build resilient operations. I specialize in organizational design, process improvement, sustainability strategy, stakeholder mapping and project management, and I offer hands-on interim leadership when needed.
I collaborate across policy, advocacy and research, working with welfare, education and social services networks. I am fluent in multiple languages and comfortable representing organizations in European, national and local settings, building strategic partnerships and communicating complex issues clearly.
Language
Dutch
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Strategic sparring partner and change consultant at Navigating your transitions
April 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance consultancy providing strategic guidance, interim management and expertise in organizational design, process improvement, sustainability strategy, stakeholder mapping and project management.
Director ad interim at Pleegzorg Oost-Vlaanderen
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Led Pleegzorg Oost-Vlaanderen during an interim period within the combined services for youth support; approx. 300 staff.
Director of Network of Expertise 'People and Society' at Artevelde Hogeschool
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023Led the Network of Expertise pulling together eight applied social science courses, focusing on welfare, digital assistance, childcare, family support, youth services and social profit coaching; ~350 professionals across four campuses.
General Manager at CAW North-West-Flanders
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2022Strategic policy lead; responsible for business operations and the delivery of aid and assistance; liaised with external agencies and networks in Welfare and Health; ~200 staff.
Director, Family policy and Socio-cultural Services at Gezinsbond VZW
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Led family policy and socio-cultural services; advised government at European, Belgian, Flanders and local levels; supervised ~40 staff in three teams; managed socio-legislative services and tender process digitalisation.
Head of Research and Advocacy at Gezinsbond VZW
June 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012Directed research and advocacy initiatives for family-centric policies across multiple government levels.
Senior Policy Officer at Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie-Organisatie (NVAO)
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007Quality assurance of new higher education courses and degrees; monitored developments in higher education quality in Europe.
Advisor/Coordinator at Institute for Political Ecology, Belgian Chamber of Representatives
January 1, 2000 - August 31, 2004Headed the Community unit covering policy areas such as general policy, police, justice, housing, care, education and culture; advised on political and strategic matters; mentored colleagues on legal aspects.
Post-Doctoral Researcher at Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for the Sciences and Arts (and KULAK)
February 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Conducted academic research and facilitated discussion within the History of Law Committee; supported cross-institutional collaboration.
Education
MSc in Public Sector Management and Administration at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004Bachelor of Law (LLB) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998PhD Law (Legal History) at Rijksuniversiteit Leiden
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996International Politics at Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992MA History at Rijksuniversiteit Gent
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991Qualifications
Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Government, Healthcare
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