Tjarda Voorneman

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Tjarda Voorneman is the Chief of Staff at Kickstart AI, a position she has held since January 2024.1 4 She is an experienced professional with over 15 years of expertise in translating strategy into actionable plans and day-to-day operations.1

Professional Background

Tjarda's career is marked by significant roles in various organizations:

Kickstart AI: As Chief of Staff, she plays a crucial role in an organization dedicated to accelerating AI adoption in the Netherlands.2
Techleap.nl: Prior to her current position, she served as Head of Programmes & Community for over 4 years.1
Freelance Senior Programme Manager: She worked independently for 5 years, developing and executing various corporate/startup partner programmes.1

Skills and Expertise

Tjarda is known for her ability to:

Translate vision into operational plans
Build and manage high-performing teams
Design and manage programmes
Facilitate collaborative environments
Develop effective workflows
Cultivate relationships based on trust and respect
Solve problems efficiently1

Education

She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Drs. in Art, Policy and Management with a focus on Marketing from the University of Groningen.1

Personal Attributes

Tjarda describes herself as result-driven, adaptable, and entrepreneurial in mindset. She emphasizes the value of people in organizations and excels in fast-changing environments.1

At Kickstart AI, Tjarda is part of a team working towards accelerating AI adoption in the Netherlands, with a focus on growing and connecting the AI community and tackling real issues with AI solutions.2 3