Valerie Frissen

Valerie Frissen is a prominent figure in the field of information and communication technology, currently serving as a member of the Lid Raad van Advies en Inspiratie Technologie en Innovatie at Politie Nederland. Born in 1960 in Puth, she holds an extraordinary professorship in ICT and Social Change at the Faculty of Philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam. This position is supported by TNO, where she is also the head of the ICT & Policy department.1

Academic Background

Frissen graduated with a master's degree in communication science from the Catholic University of Nijmegen (now Radboud University Nijmegen), where she also completed her PhD. Her academic work focuses on the interplay between technology and society, particularly how ICT influences social change.1

Professional Roles

• Erasmus University Rotterdam: Extraordinary Professor of ICT and Social Change.
• TNO: Head of the ICT & Policy department.
• Het Expertise Centrum (HEC): Board member.
• SIDN Fonds: Director, where she oversees initiatives that support innovative ideas in digital technology.2

Contributions and Publications

Frissen has authored numerous publications addressing topics such as gender and technology, societal participation through ICT, and the impact of digital technologies on everyday life. Her work often explores how technology shapes personal and cultural identities.12

Recent Achievements

In October 2024, Frissen received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Internet Society Foundation for her significant contributions to the field of internet governance and digital innovation.2

Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username valerie-frissen-479a91, where she engages with a professional community focused on technology and social change.2