Meet our team
In 2012, Esther Hofstede founded Samen voor Eindhoven. Back then an attic room as a workplace/office in the Woensel West neighborhood. Now we work from the office of partner NXP at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven and Brainport Development. With 8 team members strong and since April 1, 2023 Paul Ypinga 'at the helm'. We are professionals in design and implementation of impactful employee engagement programs. All of us are certified by the RW Institute for the course 'Empathy in Motion' on impactful volunteer programs. In addition, we stay abreast of the latest developments, trends and programs through our (inter)national networks and contacts at Points of Light, Global Pro Bono network, Association NOV and the national foundation Samen voor Betrokken Ondernemen.
Paul Ypinga
'The most important things in life are the connections you make with others'
Connecting companies with each other, connecting organizations with each other, connecting companies with organizations, but above all connecting people with each other. Together we are stronger and together we find appropriate solutions. I strongly believe in this and how wonderful that I can do this with Samen voor Eindhoven. Making Brainport Eindhoven even stronger, better and more social, for everyone!
Patricia Beumer
'Connecting is in my genes'
As a creative and energetic partnership manager with a connecting grassroots attitude, I am driven to create lasting impact in Brainport Eindhoven. Doing good makes you happy.
Judith Helderman
Be the reason someone smiles today
After years of working in corporate organizations, I wanted a job where I could contribute more to society. Combining this with my expertise as a connector, I ended up at Samen voor Eindhoven. In my role as partnership manager, I connect civil society organizations and companies in the Brainport region by deploying talent and knowledge. Bringing people together and giving them the opportunity to do something for someone else. That makes everyone happy.
Maaike de Jonge
'You can't save time. You can only spend it'
During the volunteer activities I did as a Rabobank employee (during working hours) through Samen voor Eindhoven, this always hit me right in the heart. Good Health and Well Being is therefore my favorite global goal. Giving others a good time makes me happy. Connecting social organizations and companies gives me such positive energy, I am proud that I can do that as an intermediary with Samen voor Eindhoven.
Julia Geerts
Nothing good comes from comfort zones'
As a Business Innovator graduate and with a Master's degree in New Media Design under my belt, I am in full development on an innovative, investigative and communicative level. By going outside my comfort zone in search of value creation, I contribute to the mission of Samen voor Eindhoven: together creating a large community of changemakers. I am therefore happy to commit to Global Goal number 17 (partnership to achieve the goals). Together you achieve so much more!
Charlotte Raap
'Why make it difficult when it can be done together!'
For 10 years I have been a fan of Samen voor Eindhoven. First from a social organization and later from the business side. How wonderful it is that I may now work for this wonderful organization. Both my worlds come together here. With my enthusiasm, I hope to reach and connect many more people for a cohesive society.
Marbritta van Boldrik
"Improve the world, start with yourself.
Waste in nature I cleaned up even before it became a 'sport' (plogging). Doing something 'good' is in my DNA and that is why working for Samen voor Eindhoven does not feel like working. For Global Goal number 4 (education) I am extra happy to make an effort. Because young learned, old done.
Ola Alchaghouri
'United we stand, divided we fall.'
With a lot of energy and love I work for Samen voor Eindhoven. Volunteering really appeals to me and through my position as office manager I play a role in making the connection between companies and social organizations in the Eindhoven region. This makes our society better and we take good care of each other. This is how we achieve global goal number 3: good health and well-being. Don't forget that a small gesture makes a big difference.
Board
Ronald Slaats
Together for Eindhoven
CEO The Seagull
'My dream is to make Brainport Eindhoven a Social Valley; to become one of the most connected cities. Brainport for each other provides an excellent interpretation of that.'
Jean Schreurs
Together for Eindhoven
Executive Director NXP Netherlands
'Policy alone will not get us there. Businesses need to put their money where their mouth is and put great goals into practice.'
Roos Fleuren
Together for Eindhoven
Director of HR Cooperative DELA
'I am convinced that people come to understand and respect each other when they do things together.'
Ines Lopez Arteaga
Together for Eindhoven
Dean Bachelor College TU/e
'Doing good makes you happy.'
Hans-Martin Don
Together for Eindhoven
LJ&R Salvation Army general manager.
