Christel van der Boom

Christel van der Boom is a renowned leader and communicator, known for her work in driving positive change through leadership development, strategic communication, and cross-cultural understanding.

She is the cofounder and former CEO of Family Room, where she empowers leaders, advocates, and teams to enhance their leadership skills, foster empathy, and build trust across diverse groups.

Christel is a trained facilitator in Four Quadrant Leadership and Nonviolent Communication, with a certification in mediation.

With a strong background in international communications, Christel has held leadership positions at global firms like Edelman and Flipboard, specializing in building relationships, trust, and driving conversions through strategic communication programs.

She is also actively involved in various initiatives supporting LBQ+ women and international LGBTQ+ students, presenting at conferences and advocating for cross-cultural relationships.

Christel holds a master's degree in Communications from the University of Amsterdam, with a focus on Cultural Media Studies, and has completed studies in Japanese Language and Culture at Leiden University.

Her expertise spans digital media, technology, AI, and humanitarian communication, bringing innovative insights to her work and mentoring youth through various organizations.