Education
2022
PhD in Psychology
University of Groningen
2014
Research Master’s Philosophy (cum laude)
University Groningen
2005
Bachelor philosophy of psychology
University of Groningen
Present volunteering
I am chair of Autisme Digitaal (Autism Digital). This foundation, which I founded, is active online in Dutch. Autism Digital offers information about autism in adulthood from an autistic perspective. We publish blogs, host webinars and organizes groups for autistic adults. I am managing the board and coordinators.
Editor of Wetenschappelijk Tijdschrift Autisme (WTA). This is the only Dutsch scientific journal on autism. The WTA targets anyone who has affinity with or interest in autism. The journal publishes original articles, research reports and describes new developments. The WTA is a peer-reviewed journal that appears four times a year.
Previous volunteering
2019 - 2021
Communications coordinator
Dutch LGTB+ organisation IK ken je
2017 - 2020
Treasurer and founder
Autism Digital Foundation
2015 - 2020
Religions Coördinator
COC Groningen & Drenthe
2014 - 2015
Chair of the client council
Mental health practice Broens
2007 - 2009
Member of the General Board
Student organisation GSp
2006 - 2007
Student member of the Faculty Board
Philosophy Faculty University of Groningen
2003 - 2005
Chair of the Executive Board
Student organisation GSp
2003 - 2005
Communications Coordinator
GVGroningen Foundation