Role in Delft MaMa

Chairperson

Citizenship/country of origin

French/ France

Languages

French, English, Spanish, Dutch

In NL since

2003

In Delft since

2003

Expertise at the service of Delft MaMa

Helping  internationals from all continents and socio economic backgrounds better adjust to their new countries and their institutions. Collecting , organizing and sharing information in several languages. Motivating individuals to identify their goals and connect them with people who can help them accomplish them. Connecting people and institutions for collaborative projects.

Educational background

Bachelor degree in English as a second language. Masters degree in history and sociology  (women’s issues) in English

Relevant professional experience

Consultant to the Expat Project Team Delft and small expat business owners in Delft (Delft business consultancy), The Netherlands.
Graduate program administrator for international PhD students and researchers at Stanford University, USA.
Administrative assistant for non profit organization helping international students settle in Atlanta, USA
Administrative assistant for church helping refugees and  immigrants, USA

Relevant community involvement experience

Board member of women’s network Doen-Ja! In Delft. Followed two year training from Gemeente Delft: Stuurvrouwen project board member training. Founder of professional network for English-speaking women in Delft. Former member of Delft international women’s day planning committee at VrouwKindcentrum. Volunteer for Latin and Central American immigrant center in Atlanta, USA

Motivation

Helping women transition to motherhood in a foreign country where they may lack a network of family members and friends: a healthy, confident and informed mother can better take care of their families and their community preventing emergency medical and financial situations of foreign families who may be confused at different healthcare and social services systems. Encouraging learning Dutch language and meeting Dutch people to become active participants of life in Delft at the personal and professional levels. Bringing people together that would normally never get to meet but share similar situations to exchange experiences and philosophies. Help the city of Delft being even more pleasant for their international residents.

Special areas of interest in Delft MaMa

Devising event concepts such as multicultural baby festival, baby and toddler information fairs. Stimulating cooperation between Delft MaMa and partner organizations. Recruiting volunteers and doing PR.