I study change: change from unsustainable systems towards regenerative ones. Although plenty of techniques for a regenerative future are available, many questions about how to get there remain. Since change travels at the speed of trust, I study how to foster trust whilst promoting radical change.

What I have worked on in the past

2023-present

Living at and co-creating a ‘regenerative estate of the 21st century’ at de Kleverbergh

2022-2024

Developing the Dramalab method, collaborating with theatre makers, municipalities, citizens and researchers to have different conversations about the future of cities, at Tilburg University.

2017-2022

Research on the role of trust in the diversification of the food system, as PhD researcher at the University of Amsterdam.

2012-2016

Developing WASTED: re-valuing plastic waste, amongst others through a local currency, education and plastic-o-holics anonymous meetings, at CITIES foundation

2014-2015

Cultural Programming at Broedplaats WOW in Amsterdam, e.g. organising exhibitions and concerts.