COMMITTEES

The Advisory Committee offers guidance and strategic advice to support our mission. The committee independently decides which topics to address and provides insights and recommendations to the Board and the Executive Committee, helping strengthen our work and maximize our impact. If you want to learn more, reach out to us at info@thenaf.org.

Bharat Tewarie (chair)
Stan Veuger
Gwendolyn Benschop
Laurence Groot Bruinderink
Margje Haverkamp
Justin Kissinger
Michael van Denend
Khadija El Ayoubi
Laura Birkman
Annemarie Hagenaars
Lamar Heystek
Laurens van Doeveren
Vivienne Aerts
Eelco de Jong
Raha Hakimdavar
Kayvan Kian
Sander van de Walle
Maarten van Rossum
Todd van Stolk-Riley
Steyn Heskes
Sjaña Holloway
Jared Boddum

The Audit Committee oversees the organization’s financial reporting and audit processes to ensure transparency and accountability. It works with the independent auditor to review financial statements, evaluate internal controls, and monitor compliance with legal and ethical standards. This committee is composed solely of members of the Board. If you want to learn more, reach out to us at info@thenaf.org.

Iwan van der Vinne (chair)
Ralf van der Ven
Michiel van Schaardenburg

The Investment Committee establishes and oversees the NAF’s investment strategy to ensure responsible and sustainable financial management. The Committee has general guidelines for investing to support the long-term stability and mission of the organization. If you want to learn more, reach out to us at info@thenaf.org.

Maarten van Hengel (chair)
Ruulke Bagijn
Ennius Bergsma
Michiel van Schaardenburg
Johan de Voogd
Jurjan Wouda Kuipers
Todd van Stolk-Riley

The Nominating Committee selects and recommends candidates for the Board, Executive Committee, and key officer positions in line with the Foundation’s by-laws. This committee is composed solely of members of the Board. If you want to learn more, reach out to us at info@thenaf.org.

Albert Laverge (chair)
Marc van Gelder
Merijn Boender
Jan Joosten
Ruulke Bagijn

The Fundraising Committee sets the organization’s fundraising vision and strategy. It also oversees our four Signature Events. Those interested in getting involved can email info@thenaf.org.

Hugo Verdegaal (chair)
Jeanne Nickelsburg
Jan Willem van Bergen Henegouwen
Jurjan Wouda Kuipers
Merijn Boender
Todd van Stolk-Riley
Bharat Tewarie

The New England Gala Organizing Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the event, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees. This includes logistics, silent auction, and working with vendors to create a seamless and enjoyable atmosphere for participants. Those interested in getting involved can email info@thenaf.org.

Bharat Tewarie (Chair)

Adrian van Alphen

Nathalie van Doorne

Wilbert Kragten

The NAF Ball Organizing Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the event, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees. This includes logistics, silent auction, and working with vendors to create a seamless and enjoyable atmosphere for participants. Those interested in getting involved can email info@thenaf.org.

Jan Willem van Bergen Henegouwen (Chair)

Mesut Celebi

Nemi Dupuis

Hans Duyf

Ashley Fleming

Nina Glorie

Yvonne Kool

Barbara Konings

Constantin Lafourcade

George Liao

Angela Molenaar

Kelly Osawaru

Aafke Pronk

Laura Rosenthal

Egbert Stolk

Bob van Gelder

Yvette van Loon

Hugo Verdegaal

Jeroen Vos

Hallia J. Baker- NAF Special Events Director

Caroliene Hermans- NAF Executive Director

Maggie Maloney- NAF Program Manager

Erin Walsh- NAF Development and Communications

Jurjan Wouda Kuipers- NAF Chair

The Netherlands Gala Organizing Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the event, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees. This includes logistics, silent auction, and working with vendors to create a seamless and enjoyable atmosphere for participants. Those interested in getting involved can email info@thenaf.org.

Sabine van Suydam (Dinner Chair)

Renée Hofman (Event Director)

Merijn Boender

Nils de Haan

Kata Enschede

Matthew E. Hershey

Steyn Heskes

Merlijn Mac Gillavry

Mieke Staargaard

Bharat Tewarie

Joris van Luijtelaar

The Ambassadors’ Awards Dinner Organizing Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the event, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees. This includes logistics, silent auction, and working with vendors to create a seamless and enjoyable atmosphere for participants. Those interested in getting involved can email info@thenaf.org

Wendy Gowdey (Chair)

Ambassador Timothy Broas

Maureen Bunyan

Jon DeWitte

Jim Dykstra

Ton Gardeniers

Nina Glorie

Henk Guitjens

Ron Linker

Angela Molenaar

Esther Smith

Robert Van Heuvelen

Stan Veuger

Nancy Voorhees

Hallia Baker-NAF Special Events Director

Erin Walsh-NAF Development and Communications

Jurjan Wouda Kuipers- NAF Chair

The NAF Friends Fund Committee is responsible for reviewing grant applications for the distribution of funds to our Dutch institutional partners. The committee convenes four times a year to evaluate the applications from the previous quarter. Comprised of NAF Board Members, this committee plays a crucial role in decision-making. If you want to learn more, reach out to us at info@thenaf.org.

Jan J.H Joosten, (Chair)
Michiel van Schaardenburg
Michiel Visser

The Alumni Committee hosts events for current students and interns on exchange as well as alumni of NAF programs. They host a myriad of activities throughout the year, including the long-standing NAF Connection in Amsterdam and New York City in the spring. If you’re interested in joining this committee, please email info@thenaf.org with the year/program you are an alum of, as well as your current location, and reason why you want to join this committee.

Sjaña Holloway, (Chair)

Netherlands:
Khadija El Ayoubi
Tren Baltussen
Jessy Pot
Roos Stallinga
Hans Udo
Marouscha de Vries

US:
Raychel Bahnick
Michel Geijs
Kathy Liu
Natasha Stamler

The Education Committee reviews applicants for the NAF-Fulbright award and NAF study loan funds. They meet 3 times per year to evaluate and select awardees.
If you are interested in learning more, please email info@thenaf.org.

Vivienne Aerts
Margje Haverkamp
Mila Heersink
Vlad Hogenhuis
Alexander van der Horst
Wagaye Johannes
Claudia Teich Lepore

The Cultural Committee reviews applications for the NAF Cultural Grant Program. They are composed of Dutch and American individuals from all disciplines and meet four times per year. If you are interested in learning more, please email info@thenaf.org.

Bart-Jan Polman (Chair)
Matthijs de Clercq
Erwin Maas
Mia Mochizuki
Theodore Prudon
Roddy Schrock
Hester Velmans

The Internship Committee interviews applicants who apply to the NAF’s internship grants and meet four times per year to assess the internship programs.
If you are interested in learning more, please email info@thenaf.org.

Roel Huinink (Chair)
Mary Vermeer Andringa
Andrew Enschedé
James H. Dykstra
Cheyenne Fiene
Charles Wijnen Gonzales
Maria Infante Pulido
Noah Verduyn Lunel
Aaron Morehouse