NSM Focus interviews with alumni

Discover previous 'alumni in the picture' articles from the NSM Focus of Nijmegen School of Management.

Natasha Lytvynenko bij trappen

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 van Yup in de boom

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

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.

Portret Nathalie Veenman

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

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

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.

Maaike Thijssen

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.

Wieke van der Zouwen portret

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.

Portretfoto Riduan El Mourabit

From Business Administration to entrepreneurship: How Riduan El Mourabit combines halal products and inclusivity in retail

Riduan El Mourabit, a graduate of the Business Administration and Accounting and Control study programmes, now owns Little Maryam. Discover how his Radboud University experience aided his entrepreneurial journey.

Portret Jip Mennen

From Nijmegen to Berlin: A journey through diplomacy and governance

Jip Mennen, diplomat at the Dutch embassy in Berlin, shares how her studies and extracurricular experiences laid the foundation for her career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

De Toekomst van Europa

What does the future of Europe look like?

Come to our alumni event on 23 May and be inspired by engaging speakers, interactive seminars and discussions on the challenges of Europe and the future. A perfect opportunity to catch up and make new contacts!