The Social Handshake
Mission and vision
When we see war, climate change or poverty, we want to do something! But where to start? Often barriers limit our good intentions: we don't have time, or it simply slips our mind... This means there is untapped potential for a sustainable and just world.
That's why we founded The Social Handshake! A social handshake is a synonym for doing good. We make doing good easy and together with employers, employees and charities, we contribute to a sustainable and just world.
Our Team
This is our team! We came together around the idea that more good will be done if we make doing good easier. We come from different backgrounds, but we do have one thing in common: we want to contribute to a better world, and do this in a smart, effective and fun way!
Sandra
Sandra van Beest is our Founder and CEO. With a background in the NGO sector and as a BCG Strategy Consultant, she is all about Doing Good AND Doing Business. Sandra loves Books.
Pepijn
Pepijn van Lammeren is our CTO. He gets energized from using his knowledge to contribute to a better world. In his spare time, Pepijn likes guitars and long walks.
Marieke
Marieke van den Berg is our Head of Operations. She comes from the energy sector and looks for impact through entrepreneurship. The outdoors energizes her and sunny days are her favourite!
Pieter
Pieter van Wijk is our front-end developer. Besides coding he has experience in marketing, adding extra value to his work. Pieter van Wijk loves to travel and climb trees!
Zana
Zana Wiedijk is our Customer Impact Manager. She has a background in international politics, international development and a predilection for connecting people to make an impact. She loves discovering new places, people and experiences.
Olivier
Olivier Kruger is our CFO. He uses his experience in the financial sector and as SparkOptimus Strategy Consultant for doing business with social impact. Olivier loves the outdoors, preferable while philosophising!
Sylvana
Sylvana van Braam is our Business Development & Entrepreneurship intern. She studies Business Administration in Amsterdam, thinks in solutions and likes to see the good in people. In her spare time she enjoys being in nature and being creative.
Sophia
Sophia Hummel is our Marketing & Communication intern. She is studying Applied Psychology in Amsterdam. Sophia loves solving puzzles and playing soccer.
Zoë
Zoë Stubbe is our Intern for Charities and Operations. She is studying Economics and Governance in Wageningen and is interested in ways to improve the future of our world. She loves to travel to new places and read lots of books.
