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THE
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Yes, we understand, you’re curious, about who we are and what we do, right? Well, take your time, dim the light, turn on the music, finally use your old reading sofa, pour a drink, and read! Or do as always, pretend you’re reading, and in the meantime scroll as fast as you can. But hey, you're gonna miss some pretty damn good impact makers!

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BAS SLOOTMAN  / CO FOUNDER FABRIC CONNECTOR

The online marketplace for deadstock and recycled fabrics. We promote the use of existing materials!

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ZINZI STASSE  / SYSTEM CHANGE EXPERT

Facilitate cocreation between civilians, (social) enterprise and gouvernement for sustainable change!

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LEONI HUISMAN  / CREATIVE STUDIO

Creative studio for Change Makers, specialized in strategy, identity & campaigns for brands, organizations & social issues in favor of people & planet. 

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EFFIE BAERT/ CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

At the Sea Ranger Service I work on the strategic and organizational development of the company, head the international expansion through the development of a social franchising model, and design our impact strategy.

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WARDY POELSTRA  / PUBLISHER

I publish books, in Dutch and in English, about topics related to management, business, leadership, personal development. 

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SANDRA ROTTENBERG / JOURNALIST

I work as a programme maker for a wide range of media including podcasts, public debates and political fora, radio and television.

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MENNO TUMMERS  / DIRECTOR VSC

Representing Dutch science museums and science centers in NL, initiating collaborative projects, facilitating connection and knowledge sharing and propelling development and innovation.

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JIP NELISSEN  /STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT MANAGER 

Connect people around urban challenges, establish and create lasting unity.

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THIJS GIEBEN  / SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

I'm an avid connector and communicator, a social researcher and sustainability analyst working for sustainable systems change.

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RUTGER NOORLANDER  / RESEARCHER

Self-employed researcher, advisor and writer in the monument sector, meaning old buildings and structures. Expert in military heritage and Cold War heritage. 

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RUUD SMORENBURG  / SEA RANGER

working as Head of Finance for Sea Ranger Service, contributing to the further development of our company in our mission to restore ocean biodiversity.

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THIEME HENNIS  / RESEARCH & PROCES DESIGN

I am active in the field of circular economy, but also venturing out into urban design and regenerative land use. 

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ANNE STOOP  / ARTIST & DESIGNER

I use my background in theater & arts to help organizations in the public sector to approach the wicked problems of today with an artist mindset. 

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SOPHIE HANKINSON  / SEAGRASS RESTORER

Restoring and monitoring seagrass.

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YASMINE STOOP  / SOCIAL INNOVATION

Working towards social and sustainable transitions like a circular economy from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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HYLKE FABER  / 'BROKKEN MÁKER'

Messmakers are matchers and mages. We replace the polluting, devouring linear economy by concretely applying the clean circular economy

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JORIS KRAMER  / STRATEGIC DESIGNER

I am a strategic designer focus on social and circular neighborhoods and systems. Empowering people to take responsibility in sustainable transitions.

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MIRJAM SCHMÜLL  / 'BROKKENMÁKER'

Messmakers are matchers and mages. We replace the polluting, devouring linear economy by concretely applying the clean circular economy

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JOAN VELDKAMP / JOURNALIST

I'm a journalist, focused on China, Japan and Taiwan. I teach about news & social developments, and I present Interviews at Sociëteit De Kring in Amsterdam.

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EVELINE LUBBERS  / ACTIVIST RESEARCHER

The Undercover Research Group supports activists in the UK exposing the #spycops scandal: the infiltration of campaign groups 1968-2010. Open their files now!

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ANNE KNAPE  / COMMUNICATOR VSC

Taking care of social media, website and the numerous newsletters to professionals working in Dutch science centers and science museums.

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TIM STEINWEG  / HEAD OF STEWARDSHIP

Convening institutional investors to improve companies' sustainability performance through their position as shareholders.

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TABO GOUDSWAARD  / SOCIAL DESIGNER

Tabo Goudswaard is social designer, speaker, advisor at various funds ministries & institutes. He is co-founder of the Social Creative Council and co-author of the book Maakkracht.

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JAAP WARMENHOVEN  / SOCIAL DESIGNER, MUSICIAN

Designs new action perspective on tough problems. Is the initiator of de nachtclub, a safe place for unsafe subjects. Makes theater about change with collectivwalden

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KEES VAN DUYN / CONSULTANT & STUDENT

I help organizations understand the world through an anthropological lens.

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SANNE BOEKHOFF  / HEAD OF PEOPLE

Making Sea Ranger Service an amazing place to work, so our crew can fulfill their mission of restoring ocean biodiversity in a happy and healthy way.

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TYCHO LEVELS / URBAN ANALYTICS

With our data-driven advice, we strive to create well-designed livable neighbourhoods

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SAAR FRANCKEN  / SOCIAL INNOVATION & FOOD

Saar works on bottom-up approaches to social issues. Her specialty is connecting multiple stakeholder perspectives in complex systems to collaborate on concrete solutions.

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BART WAALS  / SEA RANGER

I work for the Sea Ranger Service to make social and environmental impact. Working on the regeneration of ocean biodiversity as Head of Operations.

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WIETSE VAN DER WERF  /SEA RANGER

Wietse founded the Sea Ranger Service to affect large-scale restoration of ocean biodiversity whilst at the same time creating new job opportunities for young people in coastal areas.

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LARA HOOGZAAD / CREATIVE PRODUCER

Lara is a communication and heritage specialist who focuses on storytelling for the arts, creative writing, and social media management.

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BOUDEWIEN CHALMERS HOYNCK VAN PAPEN  / FOUNDER BUBBLE SHOOTERS NETWORK

Boudewien is an applied psychologist and social media strategist. She builds global communities around art by creating emotional connections with people.

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VANESSA ESMAEILI  / BRAND & CONTENT CREATIVE

Vanessa is a branding specialist who works on art direction, content production and graphics and video creations.

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JAN-WILLEM SNOEKER / CO FOUNDER MERQATO

Leading the funding & team @ Merqato. We match supply and demand for fruit and vegetable cooperatives and wholesalers in Europe, to reduce waste.  

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CLAIRE  BENARD  / CO FOUNDER MERQATO

Leading the product & tech @ Merqato. We match supply and demand for fruit and vegetable cooperatives and wholesalers in Europe, to reduce waste.  

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THOMAS BEELAERTS / CO FOUNDER MERQATO

Leading the Sales, marketing and partnerships. We match supply and demand for fruit and vegetable cooperatives and wholesalers in Europe, to reduce waste. 

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DYLAN MEIVIS  / SOFTWARE ENGINEER MERQATO

Creating a scalable, cloud-hosted data platform integrating AI-powered forecasts to optimize supply and demand, reducing food waste.

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NATHALIE DE BRUIN  / SR SEARANGER

Working with an amazing team of Sea Rangers, introducing them to nature restoration and restoring ocean biodiversity throughout Europe.

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DAGAN COHEN  / FOUNDER CHANGENCY

Creative entrepreneur, strategist, and concept developer on a mission to embed imagination, art and design into policies for change.

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STEPHANIE PANDER / FREELANCE JOURNALIST

As a freelance travel journalist, I produce reports for various national and international media, including Vogue Netherlands, Libelle and Konfekt Magazine.

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NEW BEE  / CO WORKER

I'm artificial, but I could be you. And you could be mentioned here, co-working with fun people while making an impact.

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NEW BEE  / CO WORKER

I'm artificial, but I could be you. And you could be mentioned here, co-working with fun people while making an impact.

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