Linda van Maanen
Listening to people's stories and carefully bringing them to life on paper has been my passion for over thirty years. Real people, authentic stories, and the power of personal interviews are always at the heart of what I do. Across every sector and topic—from the dynamic world of events and trade shows to the complex realm of security, and from emerging artists to established entrepreneurs—I look for the dedication, vision, and drive of the people behind the scenes. Every industry comes with its own rapid developments and unique challenges. By listening with genuine attention, I turn these diverse experiences and professional insights into engaging, human, and clear articles.
De laatste inzichten en nieuwtjes.
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April 13, 2026
"Crisis management is only effective if the system continues to function even under unexpected circumstances"
Ir. Marian Booltink is a crisis coordinator at the Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden (HDSR) and program manager for crisis management and resilience. ...
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April 9, 2026
Liesbeth Holterman is committed to a more resilient digital Netherlands
“Cybersecurity is also a business priority” Liesbeth Holterman is is the Managing director of Cyberveilig Nederland, the trade association for cybersecurity ...
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April 2, 2026
Scientist Jori Kalkman on crisis management skills and community resilience
Jori Kalkman is a associate professior at the Nederlandse Defensie Academie and Wageningen University & Research, where he conducts research into disasters ...
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April 2, 2026
“It’s important to introduce the next generation to an unfamiliar field”
eRIC Special Student Program No two days are alike for Kenny Meesters. Hailing from Limburg, Meesters is a lecturer and researcher at Tilburg University, ...
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March 30, 2026
Jaap Donker: “It’s a team effort. We need to be resilient as one.”
Jaap Donker is the Executive Director of the Veiligheidsregio Utrecht (VRU, Utrecht Safety Region). Within this region, he bears ultimate responsibility for ...