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Kirsti Mijnhijmer

Head of Secretariat @ Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic funding programme| Programme Management, Leadership, EU Funding

Kirsti Mijnhijmer is an accomplished Programme Management and Communication professional with a rich background in European funding programmes.

With expertise in programme development, strategic communications, text drafting, website development, and events coordination, Kirsti has excelled in various roles related to European transnational projects and regional development.

She boasts an extensive experience in programme management, communication strategy, article development, and promotional material creation, along with website and database management.

Kirsti is known for her adeptness in organizing international conferences, facilitating workshops, and drafting decision proposals for programme management, while also offering guidance and training in project management.

Having served in Programme Secretariats representing EU Member States and non-EU countries, Kirsti is well-versed in stakeholder consultation and interactions with national and regional authorities as well as international organizations.

Her personal qualities include being a good team player, creative problem solver, effective communicator and listener, and a pragmatic leader with strong intercultural skills.

Kirsti aspires to inspire and empower people, simplify processes with a human touch, and work on humanitarian issues and international relations, all while expressing her creativity through singing.

Additionally, she holds specializations in Programme Management, Communication in an international setting, Web Editing and Design, Event Management, Project Consultancy, and European Funding.

Kirsti's educational background includes studies at Zwijsen College Veghel, MA at Radboud University Nijmegen, Socrates Erasmus Exchange at Lund University, and degree courses at Radboud University Nijmegen.

Throughout her career, Kirsti has held various key positions such as Head of Secretariat and Programme Manager for Information & Communication at the Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme, Information & Communications Officer at the North Sea Region Programme, and roles in organizations like Essent and Radboud University Nijmegen.