Community

We make the Digital Society School

The Digital Society School is made by many of us. Students, researchers, relations in business and government and university staff form an ever growing network of kindred spirits. However, below are the people that work on making DSS a success on a day to day basis. Do you have a question? One of these people is sure to answer it.

Abdo Hamdy
Digital Society School
Egypt
Abdo Hamdy

post-master trainee

Digital Society School Egypt

I am a aspiring programmer and eager to work on interdisciplinary projects. I have varied and extensive technical expertise in multiple frameworks and programming languages and I am highly involved in the research domain.

Anneke van Woerden
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Anneke van Woerden

impact producer

Digital Society School Netherlands

I work on tools, events and content that bring in sustainability and social impact. I coordinate the Global Goals Jam and develop the Global Goals Box. From time to time, I try to spark up our learner teams with some energisers when needed and team culture tools.

Assia Kraan
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Assia Kraan

track owner

Digital Society School Netherlands

A sustainable human centred digital society is what I am passionate about as opposed to a technology and profit driven society. I am responsible for connecting consortiums of stakeholders around the trend 'Digital to Physical'.

Barbara Boeters
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Barbara Boeters

learner

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

No bio

Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Bauke Bakker
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Bauke Bakker

impact producer

Digital Society School Netherlands

My name is Bauke, alumni of the MediaLAB Amsterdam, which is now the Digital Society School. I'm energetic as a bouncy ball, enthousiastic like a golden retriever working like a miner. I want to make beautiful content in the field I have strong affection with, technology, society, design and culture!

Burak Inan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Burak Inan

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Hi, Burak here. As a coding wizard, I use my magical powers to create awesome mobile apps, mesmerizing websites and all sorts of useful programs!

Portfolio Project: Aim for the Experience
Carlo De Gaetano
Digital Society School
Italy
Carlo De Gaetano

post-master trainee

Digital Society School Italy

I am an information designer and photographer, interested in visual content analysis, images as data and the mapping of social issues. I research ways to re-purpose existing visual formats by experimenting with both digital and non-digital tools.

Christine Yan

Netherlands
Christine Yan

learner

Netherlands

Up until now I have mainly focused on the theoretical side of Media. Therefore I’m excited to be working together with people from different fields of expertise, who can offer me new perspectives. I want to learn more about practical skills and gain a better understanding on programming and design.

Project: Aim for the Experience
Dan Xu
Digital Society School
China
Dan Xu

post-master trainee

Digital Society School China

As our society is going through the rapid digitalization now, my research interest lies in how to preserve or even transcend the seemingly lost physicality, can we make our environment smarter without making ourselves stupider?

Evelien Christiaanse
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Evelien Christiaanse

post-master trainee

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am a geographer turned media researcher passionate about researching the relationship between people and technology. My goal is to learn how to translate theory to practice together with a multidisciplinary team.

Project: Aim for the Experience
Felipe Escobar Vega
Digital Society School
Colombia
Felipe Escobar Vega

instrument designer

Digital Society School Colombia

I aim to understand the needs of people and help designing instruments to have impact on society. I believe that putting people's needs as a basis and seeing how technology can help cater to those needs is the best way to build an inclusive and ethical digital society.

Portfolio Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Gijs Gootjes
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Gijs Gootjes

head of strategy & organisation

Digital Society School Netherlands

It’s my role to bring together societal challenges, expertise from organizations and thoroughness of science. Building a learning community, where change takes shape. A community with focus, speed and optimism, to have impact on business and society.

Ilaria Zonda
Digital Society School
Italy
Ilaria Zonda

post-master trainee

Digital Society School Italy

I love to combine user-centered design skills and my creativity in everything I do. I find very stimulating to mix different disciplines and cultures for a greater impact.

Jake
Digital Society School
United States
Jake

instruments developer

Digital Society School United States

A multifaceted developer, analyst, and tech enthusiast, Jake specializes in Python and web development. His particular interests include cybersecurity, data mining, and business intelligence. He doesn’t usually talk in third person, and enjoys making applications that are bug-free and idiot-proof. Also, Jake loves a long bike ride, debating American politics, and globetrotting.

Portfolio
Jurriën Wind
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Jurriën Wind

operations manager

Digital Society School Netherlands

As operations managers it is my responsibility that things run smoothly. I aim to organize and develop operational processes that are both flexible and sustainable in order to support the DSS-community in achieving their goals.

Marco van Hout
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Marco van Hout

head of programmes & impact

Digital Society School Netherlands

I make sure that all DSS programmes result in engaging, meaningful and impactful (lifelong) learning experiences, for students and professionals. I integrate the Sustainable Development Goals, design methodology and the latest technology in our work.

Portfolio
Margreet Riphagen
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Margreet Riphagen

track program coordinator

Digital Society School Netherlands

Within this program I prep post-master trainees to locally have impact on global issues. Facilitating them with the right sources, tools, methods and environment. In the Data Driven Transformation track, I want to empower people to be at their best in this increasingly growing data driven society.

Martijn van der Meer

Netherlands
Martijn van der Meer

learner

Netherlands

No bio

Project: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
Mick Jongeling
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Mick Jongeling

post-master trainee

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am an avid researcher of the Internet and its tangible effects on society. I work on understanding behaviour, technology and new media, all from a design perspective.

Nick Verouden
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Nick Verouden

coordinator design across cultures

Digital Society School Netherlands

My background is in cultural anthropology, and I have a PhD on conversations among stakeholders in complex international collaborations, paying particular attention to the significance of issues that are not discussed.

Nour Sadat
German University in Cairo
Egypt
Nour Sadat

learner

German University in Cairo Egypt

A graphic design graduate with a passion for all things visual. I'm interested in storytelling through design and creating experiences while exploring different media. I have no preferred platform regarding digital or physical as long as it is the more meaningful one for the project (or both together!), makes the user feel something and triggers change. I believe in small actions and changing individuals rather than changing the world. I love users, love design, love photography, cheese, the mountains, and the sun.

Portfolio
Pavel van Deutekom
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Pavel van Deutekom

impact producer

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am responsible for the recruitment and onboarding processes of all learners. Besides that I am the Digital Society School fixer. Give me a thousand different tasks, stakeholders and seemingly impossible challenges and I’m in my element.

Rizal Santoso

Netherlands
Rizal Santoso

learner

Netherlands

No bio

Project: Aim for the Experience
Dylan Piera
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Dylan Piera

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Tamara Pinos C.
Digital Society School
Ecuador
Tamara Pinos C.

instruments developer/phd student

Digital Society School Ecuador

As Instruments Developer I translate ideas into working tools for our community! Under the Digital to Physical Track I will be researching about the use of Smart Toys to motivate children to exercise.

Wai Feersma Hoekstra
Digital Society School
Singapore
Wai Feersma Hoekstra

partnerships manager

Digital Society School Singapore

My role at the Digital Society School is to cultivate meaningful partnerships with public and private organisations. I believe in the power of collaboration to form a valuable learning community where positive impact and value can be created for both organisations and society. Are we two peas in a pod? Let’s connect!

Wouter Meys
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Wouter Meys

track owner

Digital Society School Netherlands

I am passionate about putting data to work for society. By combining Research, Industry and Society I develop, Tools, Methods and Knowledge by using applied science. My goal is to develop and set up innovative projects that have an impact in society.

Zlatina Tsvetkova
Digital Society School
Bulgaria
Zlatina Tsvetkova

learning experience designer

Digital Society School Bulgaria

At DSS I design participatory experiential learning programs that facilitate diversity, impact, learning and practice. I am building our learning community where co-creation, growth and experimentation happen on the edge of learners’ abilities and land deeply in their mindsets and behaviour.

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