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| Our Executive Board oversees daily national operations and is elected for a one-year term. They are all volunteers - we don’t have much paid staff. You can read more about their responsibilities and election process here. They are assisted by our national committees, of which the international committee is one of. If you have a similar position in your respective organisation, the Executive Board is excited to get in contact. | Our Executive Board oversees daily national operations and is elected for a one-year term. They are all volunteers - we don’t have much paid staff. You can read more about their responsibilities and election process here. They are assisted by our national committees, of which the international committee is one of. If you have a similar position in your respective organisation, the Executive Board is excited to get in contact. |
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| Finances and statutes form the backbone of any organisation, including ours. We have created pages specifically for national treasurers and secretaries where we share our challenges, (translated) internal documents and best practices that make our organisation run smoothly administratively. | |
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| ==== Where we stand politically ==== | ==== Where we stand politically ==== |
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| ^ Photo ^ Name ^ Role ^ Background Summary ^ | ^ Photo ^ Name ^ Role ^ Background Summary ^ |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/5898/560x720/resize:fixed/jovd_75_jaar_124.jpg?250}} | **Friso van Gruijthuijsen** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/frisovangruijthuijsen/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/frisovangruijthuijsen/|Instagram]] – [[mailto:international@jovd.nl|Email]] | International Officer | Friso studies econometrics, is a member of the Dutch Navy's reserves and is a representative in the local district council (Kralingen). In his free time, he loves to read about international relations, travel and eat good food. He is passionate about learning languages, though he lacks the time to actually improve his Duolingo status. | | | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6168/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2024_10_22_at_19_42_08.jpg?250}} | **Lennart Kerkvliet** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennart-kerkvliet-0b243999/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/lennartkerkvliet/|Instagram]] | International Officer | Lennart has studied Data Science at the University of Amsterdam. He currently works for a Berlin based start-up, where he develops graphic design and animation applications. As International Officer, he combines a strong interest in international liberal cooperation with a background in technology and entrepreneurship. | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6087/560x720/resize:fixed/foto_guido_jpg.jpg?250}} | **Guido von Backer** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/guido-von-backer-ll-m-423a08b8/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/agpb_/|Instagram]] | Training & Development | Guido is an International Corporate Tax Lawyer. He was the Vice Chair of the West Wing (youth think tank of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Furthermore, he has advocated for youth and student rights in several positions and organisations, primarily focusing on education. Guido is honoured to be a continuous part of facilitating the connection between all liberals and like-minded people. | | | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6750/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2025_03_24_at_10_44_41.jpg?250}} | **Bodine Kornman** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodine-kornman-4b5b771b7/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/bodinezoe/|Instagram]] | Secretary | Bodine studies law at Leiden University, with an interest in European Law, Public International Law, and data and tech. She is known for her uncanny ability to dissect personalities—whether through tests or unsolicited psychoanalysis. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, cooking, reading, and going to the gym. She also has the masochistic habit of occasionally cramming French vocabulary. | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/5908/560x720/resize:fixed/sebas.jpg?250}} | **Sebas Overbeek** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebas-overbeek-62a4ba1b1/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/sebas_overbeek/|Instagram]] | Politics (LYMEC) | Sebas studies International Relations & Organizations and Law at Leiden University. Besides studying, he likes to debate, was active in several debating contests and enjoys engaging in conversations to find a way to realize change. In the middle of the night, you can wake him up to discuss liberalism (with or without a beer). | | | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/5908/560x720/resize:fixed/sebas.jpg?250}} | **Sebas Overbeek** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebas-overbeek-62a4ba1b1/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/sebas_overbeek/|Instagram]] | Onboarding & Events Officer | Sebas studies International Relations & Organizations and Law at Leiden University. Besides studying, he likes to debate, was active in several debating contests and enjoys engaging in conversations to find a way to realize change. In the middle of the night, you can wake him up to discuss liberalism (with or without a beer). | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/5910/560x720/resize:fixed/amparito_website_jpg.jpg?250}} | **Amparito Sanders** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/amparito-sanders/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/amparito_x/|Instagram]] | International Traineeship | Amparito works as a marketing specialist at a marketing agency. Growing up in a bicultural family, where Dutch and Mexican traditions were equally valued and embraced, Amparito developed a deep appreciation for diversity. Next year Amparito will help organise our international traineeship, providing JOVD members with the opportunity to explore a region far from the Netherlands. | | | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6114/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2024_10_07_at_17_08_16.jpg?250}} | **Hugo Beishuizen** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-beishuizen-190a2028a/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/hugob_78/|Instagram]] | Political Officer | Hugo studies International Relations and Organizations at Leiden University. He was raised in France, bringing with him an ever-lasting appreciation of everything that is French. He is passionate about politics, debating and will never hesitate to watch or play a sports game. | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6101/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2024_10_06_at_08_59_48.jpg?250}} | **Kristen Beukers** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-beukers-132a35232/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/kristenbeukersx/|Instagram]] | Communications | My name is Kristen and this year I will be in charge of our social media communications via our socials, ranging from promoting our international opportunities to political statements. Besides politics and the JOVD, I also like to row, cook and bake and make plans with friends. I’m looking forward to this second year of being a member of the international secretariat and I can’t wait to meet all the new people at congresses. | | | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6323/560x720/resize:fixed/dji_mimo_20250105_153606_20250105153607_1736087876465_photo.jpg?250}} | **Erwin Sikkes** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwin-sikkes-51a7951a1/|LinkedIn]] | Political Officer | Erwin studies International Relations at the University of Groningen. He was born and raised in Friesland, a picturesque region with 11 cities. Combining a chapter board with the international committee, he certainly knows how to create strong political content and engaging events. He is six feet and has blue eyes, but he assures us he "does not have a trust fund". | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6168/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2024_10_22_at_19_42_08.jpg?250}} | **Lennart Kerkvliet** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennart-kerkvliet-0b243999/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/lennartkerkvliet/|Instagram]] | Secretary | Lennart has studied Data Science at the University of Amsterdam. He currently works for a Berlin based start-up. Where he develops graphic design and animation applications. As our secretary, he shares as much a passion for the statutes of IFLRY and LYMEC as he does for technology and entrepreneurship. | | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6114/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2024_10_07_at_17_08_16.jpg?250}} | **Hugo Beishuizen** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-beishuizen-190a2028a/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/hugob_78/|Instagram]] | Politics (IFLRY) | Hugo studies International Relations and Organizations at Leiden University. He was raised in France, bringing with him an ever-lasting appreciation of everything that is French. He is passionate about politics, debating and will never hesitate to watch or play a sports game. | | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6323/560x720/resize:fixed/dji_mimo_20250105_153606_20250105153607_1736087876465_photo.jpg?250}} | **Erwin Sikkes** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwin-sikkes-51a7951a1/|LinkedIn]] | International Events | Erwin studies International Relations at the University of Groningen. He was born and raised in Friesland, a picturesque region with 11 cities. Combining a chapter board with the international committee, he certainly knows how to create amazing events. He is six feet and has blue eyes, but he assures us he "does not have a trust fund". | | |
| | {{https://d147a5vd7kzml6.cloudfront.net/img/jovd_nl/6750/560x720/resize:fixed/whatsapp_image_2025_03_24_at_10_44_41.jpg?250}} | **Bodine Kornman** \\ [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodine-kornman-4b5b771b7/|LinkedIn]] – [[https://www.instagram.com/bodinezoe/|Instagram]] | International Events | Bodine studies law at Leiden University, with an interest in European Law, Public International Law, and data and tech. She is known for her uncanny ability to dissect personalities—whether through tests or unsolicited psychoanalysis. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, cooking, reading, and going to the gym. She also has the masochistic habit of occasionally cramming French vocabulary. | | |
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