Our board
These remarkable individuals contribute their ideas (and counterarguments) regarding OpenEmbassy strategy, vision, and organization. We are incredibly pleased and honored that these exceptional people are willing to devote their time, knowledge, and expertise to advising, inspiring, and supporting us in our mission.
Board of Commissioners
- Farshida Zafar, Director of the Erasmus Center for Entrepeneurship.
- Peter van Tuijl, Director of Nuffic Southeast Asia
- Zarlasht Halaimzai, author and founder of Amna Refugee Healing Network, among others.
- Renée Frissen, founder and director 2015 to 2025
"We are extremely pleased and honored that these extraordinary people are willing to contribute their time, knowledge and expertise to advise, inspire and support us in our mission."
Sandrine Lafay, co-director of OpenEmbassy
Advisory Board
- Albert Jan Kruiter (founder of the Institute for Public Values)
- Jet Bussemaker (former Minister of OCW & Professor of Science, Policy and Social Impact, Leiden University)
- Ila Kasem (managing partner Van de Bunt)
- Mieke van der Bijl-Brouwer (associate professor of Social Design, Delft University of Technology)
- Peter Bos (Ernst & Young, Global 7 Drivers of Growth Framework Leader)
- Saman Amini (actor, writer, playwright)
Justice | Curiosity | Authenticity | Questioning Status Quo
Our cooperation partners
We learn from our cooperation partners and our partners learn from us. By listening carefully and sharing knowledge, together we can improve the system.
