EYP the Netherlands is run by volunteers, who have participated in conferences in the past and continued their EYP journey as facilitators and organisers.
Board
The day-to-day functioning and strategic development of the organisation is managed by a Board (bestuur) of experienced volunteers. They are committed to the execution of our mission and dedicated to the improvement of our events. Six Board Members are elected per Informal Poll among the active volunteers and installed by the Supervisory Council for a 1-year term on September 1st. The 2024-2025 Board consists of:
Minke van der heide
President
As President of the Board, I oversee the strategic development of the organisation. Furthermore, as an experienced Board member, I support and direct the other Board members in their portfolios.
Kik maassen
secretary & international coordinator
As Secretary & International Coordinator, I handle administrative tasks, represent EYP the Netherlands at network-wide meetings, and develop policy proposals at an international level. Finally, as Fundraising Officer, I coordinate and initiate fundraising efforts.
RITA ARAúJO
treasurer
As treasurer of EYP the Netherlands, I am responsible for all financial matters of the organisation. My tasks include setting a yearly budget, drafting financial reports, declaring taxes, and overseeing the finances of our events. Additionally, I support the National Conference Coordinator in the organisation of the National Conference.
ZIMA MARJANOVIć
national conference COORDINATOR & PR OFFICER
As National Conference Coordinator, I support and guide the project managers of the annual National Conference. Additionally, I am responsible for Public Relations. In this role, I manage the social media channels of EYP the Netherlands and I make content for them.
Madelief van poelvoorde
REGIONAL conference coordinator & outreach officer
As Regional Conference Coordinator, I oversee and support the organisation of the Regional Conferences of EYP NL. Additionally, in my role as outreach officer, I aim to diversify our organisation by reaching new alumni from different backgrounds and locations in the Netherlands!
Tatum van dijk
hr coordinator & outreach officer
As HR Coordinator, I handle all Alumni affairs and organise the Alumni events of EYPNL. As outreach officer, I assist potential new Alumni and schools with joining our events. Moreover, I support the Regional Conference Coordinator in their guiding of the Regional Conferences.
This Board was preceded by 25 Boards
Committees
The Board is supported by working groups. If you want to share ideas or ask questions, you can contact the committee coordinator or chairperson.
Workshop Committee
These volunteers prepare and deliver workshops at high schools to introduce EYP to students and prepare delegates for their conferences. In 2024-2025, the Workshop Committee is coordinated by Madelief van Poelvoorde and compiled of
- Anouschka de Graaf (chairperson)
- Emma Popov
- Imme Bosman
- Júlia Peña
- Madelief Oosterveld
- Marieke de Weerd
- Nikkie Hollander
- Storm Kamerbeek
Alumni Representatives
These volunteers organise fun activities for the active participants and volunteers of EYP the Netherlands throughout the year. In 2024-2025, the Alumni Representatives coordinated by Tatum van Dijk and compiled of
- Pau Weenk (chairperson)
- Beverly Boahene
- Charles Crimson Mahoney
Media Design Committee
These creative volunteers work on the Public Relations of EYP the Netherlands by publishing social media posts. The Media Design Committee is coordinated by Zima Marjanović and is compiled of
- Szymon Stegliński (chairperson)
- Charles Crimson Mahoney
- Joris van der Heide
Check out their work on social media!
Safe Team
The safety, dignity and wellbeing of participants and volunteers at our events are guarded by the Event Safe Persons (ESP, vertrouwenspersonen), who are supervised by a National Safe Person (NSP).
Contacting an ESP or the NSP will be treated with confidentiality. Private information will not be shared with anyone, unless once agreed upon with the person in question.
National Safe Person
The National Safe Person (NSP, vertrouwenspersoon) is responsible for ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of those involved with EYP NL in any capacity is upheld.
The NSP is available for questions, concerns, and reports of harmful behaviour from everyone involved with EYP NL. They also support the Board of EYP NL when it comes to policies related to welfare.
Event Safe Persons
During events of EYP NL, two Event Safe Persons (ESP, vertrouwenspersoon) will be present, to whom you can go when you feel there is a matter of concern regarding your own or someone else’s safety or wellbeing. If you do not feel comfortable reporting an issue to an ESP, or if there is a matter you want to discuss when not at an event, you can always contact the National Safe Person.
The Event Safe Persons for the 2024-2025 season were selected in October 2024 and can be found on the respective event pages.
Do you want to be part of our team as volunteer?