(2020 – ongoing) Ph.D Candidate International Relations and Electoral Studies, Maastricht University, The Netherlands Dissertation: ‘Building Borders: Politico-Military Aspects of the European Security Architecture and EU Eastern Border Regions’ Research Supervisors: Prof. dr. J.J.G. (Hans) Schmeets, Statistics Netherlands / Special Chair in Social Statistics, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Science at Maastricht University, The Netherlands, Prof. dr. J.M.M.L. (Sjo) Soeters, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Organization Studies, Tilburg University, The Netherlands, and Prof. dr. A.J.R. (Fons) van de Vijver (2015 – 2019), Professor of Cross-Cultural Psychology at Tilburg University, The Netherlands Maastricht University (est. 1976)
(2023) Diploma United Nations Women in Ceasefire and Security Arrangements Negotiations Course. United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA), Mediation Support Unit, Peace and Security Unit. New York City (NY), USA
(2020 – 2021) Postgraduate Diploma in Border Security and Management for Senior Leadership Course (PgDip BSMSL-IV). OSCE Border Management Staff College (OSCE BMSC), Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Thesis: “Life along the Line of Contact: The Impact of Conflict on the Communities living along Ukraine’s Disputed Border Lines.” Supervisor: Ms Nevenka Tomovic, MSc, Head of the Training Centre of the Police Academy of Ljubljana, Slovenia / DCAF Geneva, Switzerland OSCE Border Management Security College (OSCE BMSC) (est. 2009)
(2017 – 20) Postgraduate Master of Arts (MA) of Civil-Military Interaction. Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg (HSU/UniBw – University of the German Federal Armed Forces), School of Economics and Social Sciences, in co-operation with the Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr (FüAkBw – Military Academy of the German Federal Armed Forces – General Staff College), Hamburg, Germany (60 ECTS at Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF); accredited by the Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN); equivalent to Master’s degree). Thesis Title: ‘Battle for Donbass: Civil Military Interaction and the Conflict in Eastern Ukraine’ Research Supervisor: Prof. dr. S. (Sigrid) Boysen, Professor of Public Law and Public International Law at Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg, Germany Helmut-Schmidt University, University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg (est. 1973)
(2004 – 2005) Postgraduate Degree Global Development Education. Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands & National Commission for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO), The Hague, The Netherlands Utrecht University (est. 1636)
(1996 – 2001) Master of Science (MSc) Developmental and Cultural Psychology (With Merits) – Minors in Psychotraumatology and Women Studies. Thesis: ‘The Design of Powerful Learning Environments: Integration of non-Western Pupils in Theoretical Learning Paths within the Dutch Vocational Education and Training (VET) Sector’. Research Supervisors: Prof. dr. G.L.C. (Hans) Lodewijks, Educational Psychologist at Tilburg University, The Netherlands, Prof. dr. J.M.M. (Johan) van der Sanden, Professor of Didactics, Eindhoven Technical University, The Netherlands, and Prof. dr. Y. (Ype) Poortinga, Cross-Cultural Psychologist at Tilburg University, The Netherlands Tilburg University (est. 1927)*) Since 23 December 2002: NIP-registered Psychologist (licenced Psychologist Dutch Psychological Association); **) Since 02 March 2001: Psychodiagnostical NIP-registration ***) Since 15 February 2000: Certification Didactical Competence (Tilburg University)
BACHELOR DEGREE
(1995 – 1996) Examen Propaedeuticum in Social Sciences (With Honors). Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands Tilburg University (est. 1927)
(01 September 2012 – 05 April 2013) Participant-elect in the ‘Driebergen Programma‘; Talent Development Programme for D66 (ALDE Group / Renew Europe) D66 Driebergen Talent Programma
(01 June 2007 – 10 January 2008) Participant-elect in the Fontys University of Applied Sciences Talent Development Programme ‘TOP’Fontys University of Applied Sciences
(01 February 2007 – 10 November 2007) Participant-elect in the ‘Mayor and Diversity Traineeship Programme‘ of the Association of Dutch Municipalities (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten – VNG); talent development programme (2008 – 2010) for prospective Mayors under auspice of Ms Karla Peijs, Queen’s Commissioner in the Province of Zeeland, the Netherlands. Mentorship by Ms Wilma Delissen-van Tongerlo, Mayor of Peel and Maas Municipality, the Netherlands. Internship with Mayor Corstiaan Kleijtweg of Hellevoetsluis Municipality, the Netherlands VNG Project Diversiteit en Burgemeesters (2008-2010)
TRAINING & COURSES (On Site & Virtual Training Sessions)
Artificial Intelligence as a Thinking Partner for Your Next Career Move. Strategies for using AI tools to identify opportunities, optimize career paths and make informed decisions by use of AI, incl. ChatGPT-relevant prompts and recommendations for other AI-based platforms. 20 June 2024 (Virtual Training Session, 15:00 – 16:30 hrs. CET time) *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Escape Training (ET). Driving Training, including off-road driving, curbing, response to threatening situations, responding to blockades and crowds, responding to carjacking and high jacking. Royal Netherlands Armed Forces, in collaboration with Professional Driving Solutions (PDS). 2024. Nunspeet, The Netherlands
Basic Helicopter Training (BHT). Royal Netherlands Air Force, Instruction Group Rotary wing (GRW) / Airmobility Rotary Wing (ARW) / School Grond Lucht. 16 to 17, and 20 to 21 November, 2023
International Course ‘A Comprehensive Approach to Gender in Operations’. European Security and Defence College (ESDC), Majoor Jan Linzel Complex, The Hague, The Netherlands, 27 November to 01 December, 2023
Agile Leadership. Agile Leadership in complex organizations responding to rapidly changing global environments. United Nations SWTP, in collaboration with Jude Hanan, Principal Digital Advisor, UK Government Digital Service. 25 October 2023 (Virtual Training Session, 10:00 – 12:00 hrs. NY time) *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Ammunition Awareness / Search Training (AAW). Minneurs- en Sappeursschool Reek (MSS), Reek, The Netherlands, 16 October, 2023
Specialisation Course Pre-Deployment Training Israel and the Palestinian Authorities. Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael. The Hague, The Netherlands, 03 – 06 October, 2023
Defensive Driving (DD). Driving Training, including urban and rural driving, off-road driving, curbing, response to threatening situations, road safety and security, maneuvering, multitasking. Royal Netherlands Armed Forces, in collaboration with Professional Driving Solutions (PDS). 28 – 29 August 2023. Nunspeet, The Netherlands
Pre-deployment Training for EU CSDP Missions & Operations. European Union External Action Services (EEAS), under auspice of the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Centre (MPSOTC). European Security and Defence College (ESDC), Brussels, Belgium, 17 – 21 April, 2023
Advanced Hostile Environment Awareness Training (Advanced HEAT). Centre for Security and Development (CSD). Soesterberg, The Netherlands, 27 – 31 March, 2023
Military Driving Course “Amarok”, Opleidings-, Trainings- en Kenniscentrum Koninklijke Marechaussee, Koning Willem III Kazerne, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, 01 March, 2023
Pre-deployment Course Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (Military Police). Buitenlandopleiding Module B ongewapend. Opleidings-, Trainings- en Kenniscentrum Koninklijke Marechaussee, Koning Willem III Kazerne, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, 08 February to 20 March, 2023
Pre-deployment Course Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (Military Police). Buitenlandopleiding Module A. Opleidings-, Trainings en Kenniscentrum Koninklijke Marechaussee, Koning Willem III Kazerne, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, 30 January to 07 February, 2023
Pre-deployment Course on the workings of the Netherlands Armed Forces Post Office (NAPO) Services (Medewerker Veldpost NAPO). Militaire Post Organisatie, Bunnik, The Netherlands, 09 March, 2023
Women’s Leadership for Peace Programme, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Rwanda Peace Academy, Musuzane, Rwanda, 05 – 09 December 2022. *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Opstappers aan boord Schepen (Practical Training for Seafaring Naval Officers). School voor Chemische, Biologische, Radiologische en Nucleaire Verdediging, Damage Control en Bedrijfsveiligheid (SCBRNDC&BV) / School for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence, Damage Control and Corporate Safety. Den Helder, The Netherlands, 10-12 May 2022
NATO Civil-Military Interaction (CMI-)/CIMIC Orientation Course (M9-57-A-22). NATO School Oberammergau, Germany, 21-25 March, 202 *) NATO certified NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) (est. 1953)
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence, Advanced Policy Development Course (Leergang Beleidsontwikkeling Defensie). Nederlandse Defensie Academie (NLDA). 01-04 February, 22-25 February, and 15-18 March, 2022. Majoor Jan Linzel Complex (MJLC), The Hague, The Netherlands
Mediation Support Workshop: UN’s Approach to Mediation, DPPA’s Efforts to Support Women’s Participation in Peace Processes. UN Mediation Support Unit and the Gender, Peace and Security Unit in the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers. 10 February 2022 (Virtual Training Session, 09:00 – 12:30 hrs NY time). *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Gender Responsive Leadership (Part II): Setting Priorities and Strategies. Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), the Swedish Government Agency for Peace, Security and Development. A training based on the FBA Gender-Responsive Leadership Framework (GRLF), aimed to support leaders in enhancing equality in the workplace. 3 February 2022 (Virtual Training Session, 08:30 – 11:30 hrs. NY time). *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Emotional Intelligence Workshop: Understanding, using and managing your own Emotions in positive ways, relieve Stress, communicate Effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Facilitators: Harvard University, Dr Margaret Andrews & Dr. Dayna J. Catropa. 29 November 2021. (Virtual Training Sessions 08:00 – 12:00 hrs NY time). *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Workshop Negotiation Skills: What is Negotiation; how Negotiation can improve your Professional and Personal Life and Gender Aspects to Negotiation. Facilitator: UK High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Ms Harriet Cross. 25 October 2021 (Virtual Training Session, 09:00 – 11:00 hrs. NY time). *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Gender Responsive Leadership (Part I): Gender-responsive Communication. Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), the Swedish Government Agency for Peace, Security and Development. A training based on the FBA Gender-Responsive Leadership Framework (GRLF), aimed to support leaders in enhancing equality in the workplace. 8 June 2021 (Virtual Training Session, 08:30 – 11:30 hrs. NY time). *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Battlefield First Aid Emergency Care Bandage (ECB), use of Tourniquet, MISTAT Card , CABCDE, Stretcher (Litter), First Aid and Low Level Drill. 1st Battalion Welsh Guards (GBR). NATO Resolute Support Mission, Camp HKIA, Kabul, Afghanistan, 03 November 2020, 21 January 2021, 19 February 2021, 05 March 2021, 3 April 2021
Change Management: Understanding the Dynamics of Change, Leading and Living in Change, Meaningful Involvement for Successful and Meaningful Change. Facilitator: Greta Rask, Organizational Consultant. 24 November 2020 (Virtual Training Session, 10:00 – 13:00 hrs. NY time). *) for selected members of the UN Senior Women Talent Pipeline (UN SWTP) only
Masculinities, Marginalization, Militarism. Swiss Peace Bern & University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, 15 – 30 October 2020 (virtual course, 6 half days) Swisspeace (est. 1988)
NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (S5-54-F-20). NATO School Oberammergau (NSO), Oberammergau, Germany, 31 Augustus – 11 September, 2020 *) NATO certified NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) (est. 1953)
NATO Intelligence Course (N2-02-D-20). NATO School Oberammergau (NSO), Oberammergau, Germany, 15 June – 10 July, 2020 *) NATO certified NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) (est. 1953)
NATO System Approach to Training (NATO SAT, M7-136). Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) – NATO School Oberammergau; Mobile Education and Training Team. CCOE The Hague, The Netherlands, 16 – 20 December, 2019 Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) (est. 2001) *) NATO certified
Vienna Document Compliance and Verification Course (M5-65-B-19). NATO School Oberammergau (NSO), Oberammergau, Germany, 29 October – 02 November, 2019 NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) (est. 1953) *) NATO certified
Core Course (Advanced) on Security Sector Reform (ASSR) (incl. AKU 2, 6, 11A). European Security and Defence College (ESDC) & Finnish Defence Forces International Centre FINCENT, Helsinki, Finland, 03 – 07 June, 2019 *) EU certified Finnish Defence Forces International Centre FINCENT (est. 1969)
Peacebuilding Masterclass II “Early Warning, Prevention and Intervention Efforts in Peacekeeping: The significance of specific response plans and early warning systems as preventive measures to reduce the potential of violence”. Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, USA, 06 April 2019 Juniata College (est. 1876)
Peacebuilding Masterclass I “International Peacekeeping Efforts; the Role of the International Community, Civil Society and Women in Peacekeeping”. Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, USA, 30 March 2019 Juniata College (est. 1876)
CIMIC High Availability Disaster Response Course (HADR). German Ministry of the Interior (BMI), Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), Academy for Crisis Management, Emergency Planning and Civil Protection (AKNZ). Bad Neuenahr – Ahrweiler, Germany, 09 – 13 July, 2018 Bundesamts für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (est. 2004)
European Security and Defence College (ESDC), Course on Recovery and Stabilisation Strategies. Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR), Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), and Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung (Austrian Ministry of Defense). Stadtschlaining, Austria, 04 – 08 June, 2018 Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) (est. 1982)*) UN certified
VIKING 18 ‘Protection of Civilians, Leadership & Gender’. Multilateral Command Post Crisis Response Exercise, comprehensive approach on peace operation- and crisis management operational procedures. Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Folke Bernadotte Academy. Stockholm/Enköping Sweden, 16 – 26 April, 2018. Simulated role: UNMIB (United Nations Mission in Bogaland), Special Assistant to the SRSG / UNMIB Deputy Chief Joint Operations Centre (JOC) Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten)
NATO CIMIC (Civil-Military Interaction) Functional Specialist Course (NCFSC). Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE). The Hague, The Netherlands, 15 – 19 January, 2018 Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) (est. 2001) *) NATO certified
European Security and Defence College (ESDC), Course on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) and the Austrian Ministry of Defence and Sports – Directorate for Security Policy. *) UN certified. Stadtschlaining, Austria, 19 – 24 November, 2017 Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) (est. 1982)*) EU certified
NATO CIMIC (Civil-Military Interaction) Staff Worker Course (NCSWC). Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE). The Hague, The Netherlands, 18 – 22 September, 2017, and 19 – 23 February, 2018 Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) (est. 2001) *) NATO certified
United Nations ‘UN for All: Dignity and Inclusion at the UN Workplace’ Training Session. Core Module & Module on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. United Nations Headquarters Bonn. Bonn, Germany, 07 August 2017 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)*) NATO certified
European Security and Defence Colleges (ESDC), Core Course on Security Sector Reform (SSR). Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence and Sports – Directorate for Security Policy. *) UN certified. Stadtschlaining, Austria, 21 – 29 September, 2016 Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) (est. 1982)*) EU certified
Result-based Management for Peacebuilding, Security & Development. Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), in co-operation with The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), The International Programme for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET), The Centre or Security, Development and the Rule of Law (DCAF). Geneva, Switzerland, 11 – 15 July, 2016 Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) (est. 1995)
Civil-Military Planning Exercise ‘Common Effort 2016’, First German Netherlands Corps (1GNC). Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) The Hague, The Netherlands, 27 June – 1 July, 2016 Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) (est. 2001)
Identification and Categorisation of Major Military Equipment. Zentrum für Verifikationsaufgaben der Bundeswehr (German Center for Arms Control Verification) (ZVBw). Kyiv, Ukraine, 19 – 22 October, 2015 Zentrum für Verifikationsaufgaben der Bundeswehr (ZVBw)
Medical Evacuation Training (MEDEVAC). RMSI Rapid Deployment Medical & Rescue (Dubai, UAE). OSCE SMMU Mariupol, Ukraine, 26 May, 2015 RMSI Rapid Deployment Medical & Rescue
VIKING 14 ‘In the Spirit of Partnership for Peace’. Multilateral Command Post Crisis Response Exercise, comprehensive approach on peace operation- and crisis management operational procedures. Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Folke Bernadotte Academy. Stockholm/Enköping Sweden, 31 March – 10 April, 2014. Simulated role: EUCAM (European Union Civil Administration Mission in Bogaland), Senior Human Rights OfficerSwedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten)
ENTRi Specialisation Course Pre-Deployment Training Afghanistan. Europe’s New Training Initiative for Civilian Crisis Management, in co-operation with CMC Finland (Crisis Management Centre, Kuopio). Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael. The Hague, the Netherlands, 27 – 30 January, 2014 Europe’s New Training Initiative for Civilian Crisis Management (ENTRi) (est. 2011)
Private Sector Development in Fragile and Conflict Affected States; Employment for Stability Course. The Hague Institute for Global Justice, Knowledge Platform Security and Rule of Law, co-operation with the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED). The Hague, The Netherlands, 13 – 16 January, 2014 The Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED)
Political Adviser in International Organisations working in the field of Conflict & Crisis Management. Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), Sandö, Sweden, 25 – 30 November, 2012 Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) (est. 2002)
Reintegration of Ex-Combatants. International Alert & Transition International. Landgraaf, The Netherlands, 24 June – 01 July, 2012 International Alert (IA) (est. 1986)
Political and Governance Monitoring in the context of Ministries of Foreign Affairs. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, The Hague, The Netherlands, 16 – 23 March, 2012
Mission Preparedness Training.German Armed Forces Training Facility ‘Kallinchen’ (Teltow-Fläming), Germany (2007); Italian Air Brigade ‘Folgore’ (2009), Livorno, Italy; Royal Dutch Military Academy (KMA/NLDA Breda) (2009 & 2010)
International Crisis Operations Training. Personal Security (2009); Road Safety (2006, 2008); Hard Skin and Soft Skin vehicles, 4×4 driving (2006, 2008); Adaptation to living conditions in the field (2008); Behaviour at checkpoints, carjacking, hostage taking (2008); Mine awareness both urban and rural (2008); Medical preparations before missions, First Aid and CPR (2007)
Systemic Peacebuilding; Enhancing Coherence and Effectiveness in Policy and on-the-ground Peacebuilding. International Peace and Development Training Centre (IPDTC) & Peace Action, Training and Research Institute Romania (PATRIR). London, UK, 20 – 25 May, 2008 The Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR) (est. 2001)
NEEDS Training Seminar Long-Term Election Observation. European Commission NEEDS Training Seminar – Network of Europeans for Electoral and Democracy Support. Enhanced Electoral and Democracy Support (NEEDS) / Election Observation and Democracy Support (EODS). Capacity Building for European Union Election Observers, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 20 – 25 April, 2007 Enhanced Electoral and Democracy Support (NEEDS)/Election Observation and Democracy Support (EODS) (est. 2001)
Crisis Intervention and Risk Management. ICRN Training (International Crisis Response Network), Forum Eltern Lehrer Schüler e.V. Würzburg (Germany) & Community Stress Prevention Centre at Tel Hai College, Kiryat Shmona, Israel, 03 – 09 October, 2004 International Crisis Response Network (ICRN)
Second Language Active Learning: Working with Didactical Structures & Powerful Classroom Management. S.O.M. DOBA. Tilburg, The Netherlands, 04 April 2003
Multiple Intelligence Training II: Working with Didactical Structures & Matching the Strength of the Individual Student. S.O.M. DOBA. Tilburg, The Netherlands, 03 March 2003 Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983)
Cooperative Learning Training: Working with Didactical Structures & Powerful Classroom Management. S.O.M. DOBA. Tilburg, The Netherlands, 07 October 2002 Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983)
Building a Powerful Classroom Environment (Bouwen aan Klasklimaat: Stimuleren van optimaal leerklimaat in de klas, Advanced Level). RPCZ Zeeland. Middelburg, The Netherlands, 18 – 22 November, 2002 Regionaal Pedagogisch Centrum Zeeland (RPCZ) (est. 1969)
Building a Powerful Classroom Environment (Bouwen aan Klasklimaat, Basic Level). Fontys Hogescholen / Educatief Netwerk Brabant, The Netherlands, 04 October 2002 Fontys University of Applied Sciences (est. 1996)
Course on Training & Advising on Multiple-Intelligence & Cooperative Learning (Basic Level). MI/COOP Netwerk Nederland. Woudschoten / Zeist, The Netherlands, June 2002 Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983)
Multiple Intelligence Training I: Working with Didactical Structures & Matching the Strength of the Individual Student. S.O.M. DOBA. Tilburg, The Netherlands, 04 April 2002 Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983)
Cooperative Learning Orientation: Working with Didactical Structures & Powerful Classroom Management. S.O.M. DOBA. Tilburg, The Netherlands, 07 July 200 Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983)
Multiple Intelligence Orientation: Working with Didactical Structures & Matching the Strength of the Individual Student. S.O.M. DOBA. Tilburg, The Netherlands, 02 February 2000 Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983)
Public Relations(Advanced Level). Stichting Bureau voor Certificering en Examinering. Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 18 April 2000
Public Relations (Basic Level). Stichting Bureau voor Certificering en Examinering. Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 01 June 1999
TRAINING & COURSES (eLearning)
ESDC-CSDP – AKU 11B Gender in the Mission (17 November 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 11A Gender and the UNSCR 1325. European Security and Defence College (17 November 2023)
OSCE ODIHR Comprehensive E-learning Course for OSCE/ODIHR Observers (14 June 2023). Unique ID SN Code: 05daa690-0a7a-11ee-929f-a1ab581bab73
EODS Safety and Security Course. Election Observation and Democracy Support (12 June 2023) Unique ID SN Code: 64877ecd-d180-4ead-bea1-315392b99894
EODS Short Term Observers Course. Election Observation and Democracy Support (28 May 2023) Unique ID SN Code: 64736e9b-c658-4882-9ceb-683092b99894
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 200 Conflict and crisis management – The EU as a global actor v.2. European Security and Defence College (13 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 23 Security Sector Reform. European Security and Defence College (13 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU E300 Intercultural Competence in Civilian Crisis Management v.2. European Security and Defence College (11 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 301 Stress Management (ENTRi). European Security and Defence College (11 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 06 CSDP decision shaping/making. European Security and Defence College (11 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 03 Role of the EU Institutions in the field of CSDP. European Security and Defence College (09 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 04 CSDP crisis management structures and chain of command. European Security and Defence College (09 April 2023)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 11A Gender and the UNSCR 1325. European Security and Defence College (09 April 2023)
NLD Ministry of Defence ODA-Platform (Open Defence Academy) – Onderhandelen (Negotiation) (08 June 2022)
NLD Ministry of Defence ODA-Platform (Open Defence Academy) – De Sensorfunctie van een Militair Diplomaat (Sensory Functions Military Diplomat) (08 June 2022)
NLD Ministry of Defence ODA-Platform (Open Defence Academy) – Introductie Militaire Diplomatie als Werkveld (Introduction Course MIL Diplomacy) (08 June 2022)
UNITAR POTI Civil-Military Coordination in Peace Operations (27 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations (20 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Implementation of the UNSCR on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda Latin-America and the Caribbean (13 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Implementation of the UNSCR on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Asia and the Pacific (13 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Implementation of the UNSCR on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Africa (13 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI The Role of United Nations Police in Peace Operations (13 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Preventing Violence Against Women and Promoting Gender Equality in Peacekeeping (13 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Leading Within United Nations Peace Operations (12 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Humanitarian Relief Operations (12 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precaution for Peacekeeping Personnel (12 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Introduction to the UN System: Orientation for Serving on a UN Field Mission (12 April 2020)
UNITAR POTI Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (11 April 2020)
NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) Introduction to NATO’s Education, Training, Exercise, and Education (ETEE) Global Programming (19 February 2019)
Election Observation and Democracy Support (EODS) Safety & Security in the Field (10 October 2019)
Election Observation and Democracy Support (EODS) Short Term Election Observers (10 October 2019)
NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) ADL 169 Improving Operational Effectiveness by Integrating Gender Perspective (JKO New Version) (25 February 2019)
DCAF-ISSAT Policing and Police Reform in Complex Environments (29 March 2019)
DCAF-ISSAT Fundamentals of Strategic Advising in Reform Environments (20 March 2019)
DCAF-ISSAT Introduction to Security Sector Reform (12 March 2019)
DCAF-ISSAT Police Integrity (23 August 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 01 History and Development of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) / European Union Common Security and Defence Policy(CSDP) European Security and Defence College (03 August 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 01 History and Development of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) / European Union Common Security and Defence Policy(CSDP) European Security and Defence College (31 June 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 06 CSDP decision shaping/making. European Security and Defence College (03 June 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 11A Gender and the UNSCR 1325. European Security and Defence College (03 June 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 02 The European Global Strategy (EUGS). European Security and Defence College (02 June 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 16 European Security and Defence College (19 November 2017)
UNOCHA UN-CMCoord eCourse (US Institute of Peace – Global Campus) Working in Complex Emergencies (15 November 2017)
UNOCHA UN-CMCoord eCourse (US Institute of Peace – Global Campus) Working in Natural Disasters (15 November 2017)
UDP Course for Managers UNDP Legal Framework: What every staff should know (10 August 2017)
UNDP Women and Leadership (07 August 2017)
UNDP Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Anti-Corruption (04 August 2017)
UN Programme Criticality (28 July 2017)
UNDP / UN System Staff College Promoting Diversity and Inclusiveness in the Workplace (26 July 2017)
UN Women Training Centre I Know Gender. An Introduction to Gender Equality for UN Staff’ (26 July 2017)
UNDP United Nations Human Rights and Responsibilities (25 July 2017)
UN Course for Managers The Gender Journey: thinking outside of the box (06 January 2017)
UN Course for Managers Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (03 January 2017)
UNDP Ethics and Integrity at the United Nations Development Programme (30 November 2016)
UN Department of Safety and Security Training Basic Security in the Field II (BSIF, 29 November 2016)
UN Department of Safety and Security Training Advanced Security in the Field (ASIF, 28 November 2016)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 04 CSDP Crisis Management Structures and Chain of Command. European Security and Defence College (03 June 2018)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 02 The European Global Strategy (EUGS). European Security and Defence College (15 September 2016)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 11A Gender and the UNSCR 1325. European Security and Defence College (29 November 2017)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 06 CSDP decision shaping/making. European Security and Defence College (29 November 2017)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 21 European Security and Defence College (21 September 2016)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 16 European Security and Defence College (21 September 2016)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 10 EU Mediation and Dialogue Capacities. European Security and Defence College (21 September 2016)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 01 History and Development of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) / European Union Common Security and Defence Policy(CSDP) European Security and Defence College (21 September 2016)
ESDC/CSDP – AKU 01 History and Development of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) / European Union Common Security and Defence Policy(CSDP) European Security and Defence College (21 September 2016)
UN Department of Safety and Security Training Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War Safety Training (20 July 2015)
OSCE OSCE Ethical Awareness Training (30 July 2014)