HackYourFutureIntercultural Communication Advisor & Program Development Consultant –
Apr. 2025Amsterdam AreaHackYourFuture is dedicated to empowering asylum seekers through education and access to meaningful employment in the tech industry. In line with this mission, I advise on and contribute to the development of a workplace integration program that equips students with the cultural and professional tools needed to succeed long-term in Dutch workplaces. My role bridges intercultural communication expertise and strategic program design, with a focus on: • Leading the development of the Intercultural Communication Curriculum, a phased, research-driven framework centered on cultural adaptability, communication, and self-advocacy. • Creating the Continuous Support Toolkit, offering peer reflection, alumni engagement, and feedback mechanisms for ongoing integration support. • Shaping the program’s conceptual direction and delivering pitches for its implementation • Design and leading workshops in Line with the curriculum • Collaborating with Aline Weissar, who developed the Life in the Workplace Guide, while I focused on the curriculum, toolkit, and research-based development. This role reflects my passion for conceptualizing meaningful solutions, intercultural mediation, and refugee support, while contributing to HackYourFuture’s bold and practical approach to long-term employment in tech.