About Us

As a professor of practice, Mendeltje analyzes the impact of EU policies on regions, municipalities, agencies, SMEs, and national governments. As Jean Monnet Chair 'EU Act Digital,' Mendeltje's focus is on the impact of EU digital policy.

Project manager and researcher with specific focus on: grant development, consortium building and communications. Initiator of the project Europeanprofessionals.eu.

As a management assistant, Mariëlle deals with scheduling meetings and appointments. She also manages information, finances and takes care of travel bookings.

Sietske focuses on strategic communication that makes the work of the research group visible and impactful. She manages the communication team and also helps create connecting and inviting content.

As a lecturer-researcher in Public Administration/Government Management, Theo conducts research on the topic of disinformation and the role of public professionals within the context of the European Union. In his research and teaching, he brings expertise from the field of media studies, religious studies, digitalisation, and public administration.

As a lecturer in the International and European Law Programme, Sandra's teaching focuses on Environmental Law and Administrative Law. Her current research investigates transparency and public participation mechanisms within EU Green Deal legislation, aiming to assess their effectiveness in fostering inclusive and accountable environmental governance.

Fourth year student Public Administration/Government Management THUAS. As our Work-based learning student, Mervet helps the researchers of European Impact with organisational and research issues and helps promote the research, events and other activities of European Impact on the website and social media.

As a former member of the European Parliament Marije's research focus is on understanding EU processes and researching and advising on lobbying activities for civil society organisations, public service organisations and governments in the EU policy cycle.

Coordinating senior researcher on the subject of World Citizenship, with a focus on research on sustainable transitions, European professionalisation, citizenship education and urban issues such as labor migration and youth participation.

With a broad background in European Studies, Gijs is involved in various research projects and knowledge activities. He is active in evaluation studies, gives training programmes and guest lectures, and is active as co-designer of various (grant) projects.

As an experienced advocate and project coordinator, Maaike ensures the smooth running of all projects at European Impact. She works with all researchers, both in terms of content and process.

Is concerned with the impact of European law and policy on Dutch decentralised authorities. Is involved in desk research, conducting interviews, and supervising the Communities of Practice.

As a lecturer for International Public Policy and Leadership Programme (IPPL), Shana's specialisation is in EU governance, EU on the global stage and project management. As a researcher, Shana focuses on the EU component of public governance. Her main interest lies in connecting the European field with education.