Laura van Rij

Laura Rij is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and rich experience in various organizations.

She holds a Master's Degree in European Policy from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and International Communication Management from Haagse Hogeschool, and a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from the University of Amsterdam.

Laura's educational journey includes studies in languages such as Dutch, English, French, and Spanish, as well as subjects like Philosophy, Art, History, and Physics, showcasing her versatile academic interests.

She has a strong foundation in international education, having studied the International Baccalaureate at the International School of The Hague and European School Brussels III.

In terms of professional experience, Laura has worked in various roles, including Program Manager, Trainer, and Facilitator at Lepaya, Co-founder at Tafelverhalen, and PACE (Innovation) Coach at ING.

Her previous roles also include positions at organizations like Innovation Booster, Couverts.nl, European Parliament, KLM, VeerStichting, International Criminal Court, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and CISV, where she served as a National Junior Representative for The Netherlands and internationally.