Elise Willems

Elise Willems is a versatile professional with a diverse background encompassing art, social design, digitalization, innovation, business process optimization, sociology, strategic communication, and sustainable urban development.

Her educational journey includes a Masterclass series in Privacy from UvA Academy, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from DNB Academie, a degree in Cultural Studies / Museum Studies from the University of Amsterdam, Marketing for the arts from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Media Management from Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and studies in Interior Design, Photo production styling, and Exhibition conceptualization at Akademie Vogue.

Elise has gained experience from various organizations such as De Nederlandsche Bank, where she was involved in Operational Risk Management and Procurement focusing on IT and innovation. She is also the former Owner of Studio Elysion and has worked in roles like Credit Acceptant at ALFAM Consumer Credit, Manager at L'Oréal, Marketing and Communication advisor at Livit Orthopedie, Floor manager at Amsterdam Museum, Marketing and Communication officer at De Nieuwe Kerk, and Gallery Assistant at Bright Side Gallery.

Her expertise lies in international networks and collaborations, and she has undertaken multiple additional positions and projects across her career.