Discover previous 'alumni in the picture' articles from the NSM Focus of Nijmegen School of Management.
Yalda Alam: You won’t be the first to be surprised!
Yalda Alam works as a Cardiologist, a board member of ‘Artsen voor Vrede’ (Doctors for Peace) and a consultant for Medical Aid in conflict zones. As part of her Master’s thesis in Human Geography, she conducted research in the West Bank.
Simone Wilke: “What you do alongside your study is at least as important for your development as the studying itself”
Simone currently works as a refugee reception site coordinator for the Netherlands Red Cross and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the reception centre and individual support to residents. Read more about her study and work here.
Marlyn Neeleman-Malawau on inclusion: 'Words matter'
How can diversity and inclusion be put into practice within organisations? For Marlyn, that was the key question when she signed up for the two-day masterclass on Strategic Work on DEI. In this interview, she talks about her experiences.
Natasha Lytvynenko: “Odesa benefits greatly from Dutch knowledge and best practices in spatial planning, sustainable construction, and urban development"
Natasha Lytvynenko recently obtained a master's degree in Spatial Planning. With a background in the real estate sector in Ukraine, she chose to continue her academic career and build a new career in the Netherlands.
Luc Onink: “It's incredibly enjoyable and educational to build a company from the ground up and do everything yourself.”
Luc Onink has a passion for entrepreneurship. Together with his girlfriend Doortje, he founded 'Yup in de boom' four years ago. Among other things, he talks about how his studies in Business Administration have benefited him.
Mirjam Schokker: “Dare to follow your own path and be open to unexpected twists and turns”
Mirjam is Station Manager at Amsterdam Central and Utrecht Central. In this interview, she shares her experiences and offers advice to current students.
Annemarie is Head of Finance at Ajax and wants to help young people through the club
Annemarie Reynolds completed a Master's degree in Business Economics from 1998-2000 and is now Head of Finance at Ajax. She is also a board member of the Ajax Foundation, a foundation that helps young people in Amsterdam develop their talents.
Working for global change: Nathalie's role at Save the Children
Nathalie Veenman, alumna of International Relations (Political Science), is Team Lead International Development Programmes at Save the Children. In this article, she shares her experiences, talks about her career and gives advice to students.
Leanne Heuberger ‘An open, positive attitude is incredibly important for discovering who you are, who you want to be’
Leanne Heuberger is Senior consultant bij Impact Institute. Ze studeerde de Master International Economics & Development aan onze faculteit. In dit interview deelt ze haar ervaringen, beschrijft ze haar uitdagingen én geeft ze advies aan studenten.
Mariska Smit: From the lecture hall to the European Commission
With a Bachelor in Public Administration and a Master in International Relations, alumnus Mariska Smit works as a National Trainee at the European Commission in The Hague. She shares her journey from university to her work for society.
The driving force behind sustainable change: Maaike Thijssen on her career and impact at TenneT
Find out in this interview how Maaike Thijssen, Lead of the Business Team at TenneT, uses her background in Business Administration and experience in sustainable transformation to drive the energy transition and a more sustainable future.
The road to impact: Wieke's role in the circular economy and sustainability
Wieke van der Zouwen, senior advisor at KplusV, promotes sustainable collaborations within the circular economy. Read on to discover how she helps organisations make a meaningful impact.