JOOST VOERMAN
CHAIR
Joost was raised with art from a young age. His father is a talented painter. Joost spent many years as an executive producer in the top echelons of Dutch television, working on programs such as "Pauw en Witteman" and "Het Familiediner," before realizing his own dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Currently, Joost oversees classes 3 to 5 at a Montessori school in the Oud Zuid neighborhood of Amsterdam.
VICTOR FOKKE
TREASURER
Victor has been running his own video production company for years, dividing his time between the Netherlands and Argentina. Additionally, Victor has extensive experience as a board member in various foundations.
SUSANNE HAMELEERS
SECRETARY
Susanne has a background as an actress and dancer. For many years, she led the highly successful theater company called Crash. Susanne frequently shines in commercials, mentors students at the elementary school, and teaches yoga both domestically and internationally.
ROMINA GRANATA
DIRECTOR
Romina is the driving force behind our foundation. She has literally experienced herself what the foundation is trying to tackle. As a 15-year-old girl, Romina ran up against the limits of what her cello teachers in Salta, her hometown in north-western Argentina, could offer her. To keep developing and keep her dream alive, she had to travel 22 hours by bus to Buenos Aires for an hour's lesson. Then 22 hours back again . A journey fraught with dangers for a 15-year-old girl travelling alone. Luckily, Romina had the support of her parents, who were also able to pay for it. For many others, unfortunately, this is not the case. Romina continued to develop, went to study in the United States where she got her master's degree in cello. Today, Romina is a cellist in the Salta Symphony Orchestra. She also plays in the highly renowned Argentine chamber music trio Victoria and recently played at the invitation of the Buenos Aires Philarmonic Orchestra at the Colón Theatre.