Medio Technician at NLR

"I have graduated as a research instrument maker (MBO4). After my study, I have worked for different research facilities (Nikhef, UvA, NLR), but have also done production work for 4 years. During this time I was the only woman that was working with the machines on the work floor. Aside from this I, have worked for R&D departments, designed products, tested, produced them, and did maintenance for machines etc. I can safely say that I know how to navigate in a man’s world!! At this moment I assemble electronics with a side of instrument making (mechanical) at ASAM, one of the many departments we have at NLR.”

Product developer and Lecturer/Scientist Biomedische Technologie

Jeanine has built her career at the intersection of science and entrepreneurship. She began as a research technician in molecular and developmental biology and spent eight years in fundamental research before moving into regenerative medicine. There she worked as a Team Leader in Product Development at a midsize company and later co-founded a startup in cartilage repair, serving as its Chief Technology Officer while completing her PhD in regenerative medicine.

Since then, she has launched or coached several (biomedical) engineering startups and worked as a Business Developer at Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus. She is also passionate about inclusive education and is writing a book with inspiring interviews of neurodivergent role models, inspired by her own neurodivergent children.

Most recently, she helped develop the first Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam and researches Universal Design for Learning to create better opportunities for all students.

Investment analyst at SABIC Ventures

Graduated from MSc Computer Science program, Olivia ventured into business and investment field, with working experience as an M&A consultant at PwC Amsterdam and now as an investment analyst at SABIC Ventures.

Previously a Librae mentee and benefited greatly from the program, Olivia now comes back as a mentor hoping to contribute to the community.

Platform Engineer at Ahold Delhaize

Dana is a Platform Engineer at Ahold Delhaize, where she works on the technical and organizational challenges of building reliable and scalable data platforms. Her career spans over 8 years, working on cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and data engineering in various companies. She is especially passionate about data-intensive systems, platform automation, and engineering culture.

Beyond her technical expertise, Dana enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge within the tech community and contributing to open-source.

Assistant Professor at TU Delft

Jagoda Cupać is an Assistant Professor in the Structural Design & Building Engineering group at the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences at TU Delft. Her research focuses on (re)applying circular practices to the built environment.

As a structural engineer, she studies the mechanical properties of end-of-life glazing materials, redesigns components for reuse and adaptation, and promotes circular approaches to support a shift toward a less wasteful and more regenerative built environment. Her work encourages collaboration across disciplines and sectors through open science, education, community engagement, co-creation, and the sharing of knowledge, skills, and resources.

Jagoda is dedicated to fostering networks built on interdependence, cooperation, and care, and strives to create synergies between research, art, education, and activism.

Associate Director and Senior Architect at UNStudio

Aurélie Hsiao is a cross-cultural leader dedicated to empowering underrepresented voices. At Librae, she mentors young women from diverse backgrounds in STEM. Drawing from her multicultural career, she advocates for inclusive leadership and the importance of representation.

This season, Aurélie will guide future leaders to gain confidence, face challenges, and embrace inclusive leadership – helping them make meaningful impact in their fields and communities. With 15+ years in the AEC industry, Aurélie has led international teams and projects across Europe, Asia, Canada and South America. She is French-Taiwanese and based in The Netherlands.

As Associate Director at UNS, she contributes to the firm’s global leadership. Her mentorship program provides insights on how embracing inclusive leadership early in your career can help you grow, create impact, and contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive environment.

Procurement Program Lead at Philips

Niki built her career from the ground across Hungary, Switzerland & the Netherlands. With 10+ years in procurement - from SMEs to global giants - she now drives innovation programs with real impact.

Niki is resilient and straightforward, she believes success comes from teamwork - and that people always remember how you made them feel, not just the results you delivered. She knows networking can open doors you never imagined. ;)

Senior Product Designer at Darrow AI

Emi Kleiner is a senior UX/UI product designer with 15+ years of experience and an MA in HCI. She has spent years in startups of all sizes, shipping diverse products end-to-end, from research and strategy to design systems and polished UI. Emi mentors designers and believes user experience is everywhere in daily life; with a bit of sensitivity, we can spot it in the spaces that shape how we live. She’s passionate about technology, keeps up through frontier podcasts, and learns something new every day. Her craft centers on rigorous research, robust design systems, and deep, hands-on work at the cutting edge.

Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Education at TU Delft

Bahareh is an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering Education with focus on education and a background in signal processing and machine learning. She enjoys working with students on hands-on projects and helping them explore how technology can be applied in creative and meaningful ways.

She is passionate about doing research in engineering education and promoting evidence-based and research-driven teaching practices. She also cares deeply about making STEM more inclusive and supportive for everyone, and values guiding students not only in their technical growth but also in navigating challenges and planning for their future careers.

Engineering Manager at TWD

I am Martyna Adamska, originally from Poland, with a background in Civil Engineering. For the past 13 years I have been working in the Netherlands within the offshore industry, where I started as an Engineer and gradually grew into leadership positions. Along the way, I discovered that what drives me most is not only solving technical challenges, but also supporting people in their growth – helping them use their strengths while staying connected to their core values.

Today, as an Engineering Manager, I combine my technical experience with a strong passion for developing people and creating environments where individuals can thrive. Working in a male-dominant industry has taught me resilience, confidence and the importance of authenticity.

Outside work, I am a sports enthusiast and a mother of three, constantly learning how to balance, organize, and stay energized in both my professional and personal life. I look forward supporting you on your own journey and discovery.

Lead Engineer at TWD

Hi, my name is Robin van der Vaart. There are too many hobbies of mine to count, since there is so much creative stuff to try out, and I always find something new to add to the list. I studied Civil Engineering for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After my studies, I wanted to work in a dynamic, creative and technical environment and found my match at TWD in the offshore wind industry. Here, I started as an Engineer and quickly got the opportunity to take on project management and client communication to develop towards a Project Engineer.

I like working with people, seeing them grow and contributing to cool engineering challenges, which I can fulfill in my current role as Lead Engineer together with my team. It is important to me to create a fun and stimulating environment in which everyone can grow.

Starting my journey here at TWD five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined where I would be now! I would love to help you with your own journey and to see what drives you.