Amy (20) - programme creator
Hello! I'm Amy and I study Drama Therapy. At Podium, I work on developing our programmes, specifically the pub quiz and Food for Talk. In my spare time you can find me on the football field as a player and a referee. Besides that, I'm always in for an adventure. Are you proposing a spontaneous weekend trip? I'm in!
Bas (23) - programme creator
As a programme creator for Podium I work on the programme ‘1 Uur Over’, where we talk with students and experts about mental health topics: something I really like doing and I think is very important as well. I also work as a web editor for 'het Utrechtse Jongerenwerk'. In my spare time you can often find me eating popcorn in the Louis Hartlooper cinema!
Monica (23) - programme creator
I’m currently in the third year of my Journalism degree and as a programme creator for Podium I will work on developing new and inspiring events. I’m also a member of the study programme committee of Journalism. As you have guessed, I like don’t like to sit still. In my spare time I love making music and producing films.
Lize (18) - programme creator
I'm in the second year of my Teacher Education in English study and I currently work on the programme Utrecht Maakt Kennis. My hobbies are archery and reading English novels, mostly fantasy and romance. I'm also a huge Disney nerd and love being creative by making my own clothing and drawing.
Rens (27) - programme creator
Currently I'm a part time student in the masters Community Development. At Podium, I'm involved in the organisation of Theater Trip, Utrecht Maakt Kennis and the Podium Pubquiz. I also have a job at Utrecht Marketing. In my free time I like to go for a run or go to the gym. You can find me in different pubs around Utrecht. I also like theater and making (audio) stories.
Pim (22) - promotions officer
I am a fourth-year student in Communication & Multimedia Design. At Podium, I will be involved in promoting Dutch spoken events. I enjoy being creative and combining physical and digital media. I’m looking forward to applying this at Podium. I love everything related to storytelling, so reading books and watching films are also major hobbies of mine.
Mieke (21) - promotions officer
I'm currently in my second year at HU, where I'm diving into the world of creative business. In a past life, I was a journalist, so I'm no stranger to the art of storytelling. When I'm not trying to maze my way through words, you'll find me at events, soaking up new experiences, mingling with interesting folks, and constantly expanding my horizons. Oh, and I've got a thing for photography, which I'm excited to use in promoting this platform!
Anna (21) - programme creator
My contribution to Podium is creating English spoken events. I’m also exploring my creativity in the 2nd year of Creative Business studies and expanding my horizons through the Honours programmes. Then there is something about graphic design, nature, adrenaline, mindfulness and human connections that fulfils my soul. I hope to create events that make more international students happy!
Jan (23) - programme creator
I study Creative Business and work on the English spoken programme for Podium. I've been a street dancer since 2011. I'm originally from Poland, where I used queer culture as an inspiration for my artistic work. Art, in a very broad sense, is an extremely significant part of my life. I would love to make a meaningful and positive impact on people with our events.
Agnes (21) - programme creator
I'm a programme creator within the international section of Podium, creating English spoken events. I am following two bachelors at the same time. I'm in my fourth year of Creative Business, whilst I am in my second year of Political Science at the UvA. My interests include drawing, painting, writing, as well as sports: figure skating, ballet, and high intensity trainings.
Samoa (28) - communications officer
Within the Podium team my role is to make sure that we cater our events and programmes to a diverse audience. As an anthropology graduate, I’m curious about the HU students and their view on the world. My world mostly revolves around good food, rugby, and craft projects.
Maria (27) - production executive
Within the Podium team I'm involved in the production, preparation, implementation and settlement of all the events. I make sure all our events run smoothly, a wide variety of tasks! I like to move and can use my creativity and love for culture in my work as well. I enjoy art house movies, museums, concerts, Latin America, good food, games, and the sea.
Roselyn (36) - marketing and communications coordinator
Together with the promotions officers I make sure that the amazing Podium events find an even wider audience. I myself am a cultural omnivore, I love going to concerts, independent films, debate programmes, literary evenings… But most of all, I love the visual arts, that’s why I study part time at the art academy in The Hague.
Iris (30) programme coordinator
At Podium I help the international programme creators develop exciting events in English. I love how art (literature, theatre, cinema, etc.) can entice you to think about yourself and the world around you. At Podium I’ve merged my passion for culture and work experience in a job. When I'm not at work you can probably find me cuddled up on the couch with a good book, at the cinema, or in the yoga studio.
Alinde (36) - programme coordinator
I map out the programme and organise amazing events with our student assistants. I hava background in theater where I worked as a creative director for 10 years. Now I can pour all my love for the arts and debate into Podium. In my spare time, I like to out on my road race bike, visit plays and concerts, and sit on the couch with my boyfriend.