Linde van de Koolwijk
Press officer
Linde is the first point of contact for all matters relating to the press and media. Whether it concerns an interview, background information, or a quick question: please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Ken Plas
Communication advisor
Ken is an expert in communications. He is responsible for social media, creative campaigns, and strategy. In this way, he brings our European plans to light.
Laurens de Meyer
Policy advisor on food and agriculture
Laurens is our expert on everything related to agriculture and food. He works on topics such as biocontrol and the Common Agricultural Policy.
Timothy Hensley
Local assistant
Tim is responsible for political, administrative, and research work, and ensures a strong connection between European plans and local politics. He organizes working visits and guides visitor groups, helping to bridge the gap between Europe and the Dutch public.
Joachim Wilcke
Chief of staff
Joachim is the coordinator of the delegation of all five Volt MEPs. He is responsible for political strategy and coordination, and serves as the link between Volt in the European Parliament and Volt in other European countries.
Annamaria Buondonno
Policy advisor on migration and women’s rights
Annamaria is our expert on everything related to migration and women’s rights. She works on topics such as the EU Talent Pool and the gender pay gap.
Rijk Willers
Office manager
Rijk is responsible for overseeing projects, managing the agenda, and is the first point of contact for visiting groups. Do you have a request for an event? Feel free to get in touch with Rijk—he’ll be happy to help!
Sanne de Bie
Communicatieadviseur
Sanne is an expert in communications. She is responsible for social media, community management, and effectively conveying our European plans to people at home.
