JINC
Jonna Wiersma is an experienced professional in research and development, currently serving as Directeur R&D and Business Development at JINC since August 2015, with a focus on impact, quality, and innovation. Prior roles at JINC include Directeur Onderzoek & Ontwikkeling and Regiodirecteur Rotterdam Rijnmond. Before joining JINC, Jonna Wiersma worked at Unilever for over thirteen years, holding positions such as Senior Innovation Manager and Head of Nutrition & Health Academy. Earlier career highlights include a role as a Science Explainer at the National Science Museum in London. Jonna Wiersma holds a PhD in Medical Physics from University College London and a degree in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Groningen.
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JINC
Every child is talented, including the 240,000 children in the Netherlands growing up in an environment with fewer role models with which to identify. JINC strives for a society in which a child’s background does not determine their future; a society in which every child gets a fair chance. In order to reach that goal, we help young people between the ages of 8 and 16 get off to a good start on the labour market. Through the JINC programme, they get acquainted with various professions, find out what kind of work suits their talents, and learn how to apply for a job. In this way, every year, JINC gives more than 80,000 children the opportunity to grow. JINC works in cooperation with schools and business partners. Their financial support and expertise are indispensable. But partners get something valuable in return: the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and a new way of investing in their companies, by strengthening their bond with society and offering their employees an inspiring experience. That is why we like to say: everyone grows with JINC.