Alamin is a dedicated problem-solver who is passionate about promoting equal economic opportunities. His interests include sustainable business, development economics, startups, entrepreneurship, private equity, and venture capital. He's a lifelong...

Alamin is a dedicated problem-solver who is passionate about promoting equal economic opportunities. His interests include sustainable business, development economics, startups, entrepreneurship, private equity, and venture capital. He's a lifelong learner with valuable experiences and strong skills in leadership, pedagogy, mentorship, project management, development economics and strategy, and Islamic finance. As an entrepreneur, Alamin is passionate about establishing and supporting a resilient and youth driven economic ecosystem in Ethiopia.

JelYvon is an experienced transition manager and coach. It provides energy for change, so that people don't want to go back. She creates impact with calm and confidence by focusing...

JelYvon is an experienced transition manager and coach. It provides energy for change, so that people don't want to go back. She creates impact with calm and confidence by focusing on talent and ownership. She brings things back to the essence, that simplicity is often so clear and inspiring.

Jip approaches projects with a pragmatic, sustainable, and intersectional outlook. With her experience on the ground in West and East Africa, she keeps a Human Centered approach at the forefront...

Jip approaches projects with a pragmatic, sustainable, and intersectional outlook. With her experience on the ground in West and East Africa, she keeps a Human Centered approach at the forefront of her work. Jip has managed multiple large projects, budgets, and stakeholders. Reach out to Jip via email or LinkedIn!

Joana is a creative and creative thinker and an impact storyteller with a heart for human dignity, socio-economic development and the prosperity of the African youth. Joana has over eight...

Joana is a creative and creative thinker and an impact storyteller with a heart for human dignity, socio-economic development and the prosperity of the African youth. Joana has over eight years experience in project management, capacity building, human centred-design and advocacy. She combines her experience in international trade and development and creative industries to co-create economic opportunities for youth in Ghana.

Karol is secretary of the board of Crosswise Works. As an employment lawyer, he brings experience in the field of legal affairs and human resources. Karol is a partner and...

Karol is secretary of the board of Crosswise Works. As an employment lawyer, he brings experience in the field of legal affairs and human resources. Karol is a partner and co-founder of the Amsterdam based employment law firm Sparck. You can contact Karol via email or LinkedIn.

Louisa has a decade of versatile experience as a Business Operations & HR consultant. Her portfolio outlines her experience in bespoke career counselling, innovative business systems support, need specific training...

Louisa has a decade of versatile experience as a Business Operations & HR consultant. Her portfolio outlines her experience in bespoke career counselling, innovative business systems support, need specific training design and delivery in addition to end to end business development. An advocate for early stage startups she excels in facilitating strategic partnerships. Louisa is your go-to expert in tackling people and process challenges one project and business at a time.

Drawing from extensive experience, Ludovica integrates a human-centered and collaborative ethos into all phases of program development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. With a solid foundation in project management, communications...

Drawing from extensive experience, Ludovica integrates a human-centered and collaborative ethos into all phases of program development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. With a solid foundation in project management, communications, and social media, she adeptly navigates the complexities of modern initiatives. Her academic and professional background in international law, as well as human and children's rights, further enriches her approach, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes.

Magdalis is an experienced professional with a high level of integrity in financial management, valuing warm and attentive contact with international partners. A combination of open communication and strong analytical...

Magdalis is an experienced professional with a high level of integrity in financial management, valuing warm and attentive contact with international partners. A combination of open communication and strong analytical skills allows her to untangle complex situations with ease. Magdalis' energy is fuelled by collaborating in teams, and can be reached via email or LinkedIn!

With buckets of managerial and consulting experience, Malou brings a bottom up approach to her projects. Working on innovative solutions that make a difference, she has a pragmatic and hands-on...

With buckets of managerial and consulting experience, Malou brings a bottom up approach to her projects. Working on innovative solutions that make a difference, she has a pragmatic and hands-on mentality, bringing clarity to things which need to be done - very useful capabilities for an impact manager. Contact Malou via email or LinkedIn!

Rizwaan is an economic development professional who believes that youth entrepreneurship and employment drives sustainable development. Riz co-founded the hub-collective.org and Common Good Company, initiatives that work with local civil...

Rizwaan is an economic development professional who believes that youth entrepreneurship and employment drives sustainable development. Riz co-founded the hub-collective.org and Common Good Company, initiatives that work with local civil society and entrepreneurship support organizations to strengthen their strategy, sustainability and programs. With expertise in program and capacity development, Riz has set up multiple programs within CWW focusing on entrepreneurship, inclusion and ecosystem building.

Riz lives in Nairobi, Kenya and is happy to hear from you via email or Linkedin.

Rose is passionate about designing and implementing capacity strengthening programs for inclusive youth entrepreneurship. She is driven by a specific focus on gender equality and an intersectional outlook on economic...

Rose is passionate about designing and implementing capacity strengthening programs for inclusive youth entrepreneurship.

She is driven by a specific focus on gender equality and an intersectional outlook on economic sustainability. Rose is experienced in ensuring that a human-centered and collaborative approach is central across program design, implementation and M&E. Reach out to Rose via email or LinkedIn!

Sjoerd is treasurer of the board of Crosswise Works. Providing a relevant contribution to our society is an important value. As an auditor, he provides his perspective and experience in...

Sjoerd is treasurer of the board of Crosswise Works. Providing a relevant contribution to our society is an important value. As an auditor, he provides his perspective and experience in the field of governance, internal controls, financial reporting and NGO’s in an international context. You can contact Sjoerd via LinkedIn.

Valerie is a driven entrepreneur and youth coach who is passionate about creating social impact projects and innovative economic opportunities for youth. She has worked on cultural, social and educational...

Valerie is a driven entrepreneur and youth coach who is passionate about creating social impact projects and innovative economic opportunities for youth. She has worked on cultural, social and educational projects with national and international organizations such as Institut Famille Éducation Santé of the Assane Seck University, the International Organisation for Migration, and diversity4equality. Valerie desires to keep learning whilst facilitating a more inclusive economic ecosystem in Senegal.

Yvette is an inclusive entrepreneurial expert who is dedicated to building empowering systems through innovative and inclusive technology approaches. Her MBA in International Business and extensive experience working on multi-partnered...

Yvette is an inclusive entrepreneurial expert who is dedicated to building empowering systems through innovative and inclusive technology approaches. Her MBA in International Business and extensive experience working on multi-partnered programmes with youth, government agencies, civil society, organisations for persons with disabilities and entrepreneurs position her strongly to establish, coach and lead programs that drive impactful and inclusive economic initiatives.