Anke works as a Living Lab Coordinator, thriving on bringing diverse perspectives together and ensuring cohesive stakeholder collaboration. Her work focuses on uniting academia, industry, and the municipality to generate innovative solutions for a sustainable Amsterdam.
She has a passion for continuous learning, whether it involves understanding stakeholder viewpoints or delving into new research and techniques. In the "Toekomstbestendige Leefomgeving" (Future-Proof Living Environment) project, she works on strategies for lifecycle enhancement and sustainable production and replacement of infrastructure, supporting research and innovation through coordinating experiments in and around Amsterdam.
Equipped with a master’s degree in Environment & Resource Management, Anke is well-prepared to address the challenges of her role. She is dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving progress through practical, real-world applications.
Anke is goal-oriented yet adaptable, always integrating a sensitivity to human nature into her plans. She firmly believes that a multidisciplinary approach is essential to creating a more sustainable future. This belief drives her work and her efforts to enhance Amsterdam's sustainability for its residents.
“If we want to make a change, we should turn our climate commitments into actions.”