Born in the Netherlands, I have worked with MSF since 1998. I started as a logistician, became a field coordinator and later acted as the Head of Mission in countries such as Colombia, Angola, Mozambique and Indonesia. In 2003 I worked for MSF on the Nutritional Tent project in Quebec. Since 2007 I have worked as the National Association Coordinator (NAC) for MSF Canada.
Before joining MSF, I worked with other organizations in Peru and El Salvador, as well as with Canada World Youth and Oxfam.