Meet our team
In 2012, Esther Hofstede founded Samen voor Eindhoven. Back then with an attic room as an office in the Woensel West neighborhood. Now we work from the office of partner NXP at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven and Brainport Development, under the name Together for our Region. With 7 team members strong and Paul Ypinga at the helm.
We are professionals in the design and implementation of impactful employee engagement, or employee volunteer programs. All hold a certificate from the RW Institute for the Empathy in Motion course on impactful volunteer programs. In addition, we stay abreast of the latest developments, trends and programs through our (inter)national networks and contacts at Points of Light, Global Pro Bono Network, Platform Vrijwillige Inzet (NOV) and the national foundation Together for Involvement.
Paul Ypinga
'The most important things in life are the connections you make with others'
Connecting companies with each other, connecting organizations with each other, connecting companies with organizations, but above all connecting people with each other. Together we are stronger and together we find appropriate solutions. I strongly believe in this and how wonderful that I can do this with Together for our Region. Making Brainport Eindhoven even stronger, better and more social, for everyone!
Maaike de Jonge
'You can't save time. You can only spend it'
During the volunteer activities I did as a Rabobank employee (during working hours) through Together for our Region, this always hit me right in the heart. Good Health and Well Being is therefore my favorite global goal. Giving others a good time makes me happy. Connecting social organizations and companies gives me such positive energy, I am proud that I can do that as an intermediary with Samen voor onze Regio.
Julia Geerts
Nothing good comes from comfort zones'
As a Business Innovator graduate and with a Master's degree in New Media Design under my belt, I am in full development on an innovative, investigative and communicative level. By going outside my comfort zone in search of value creation, I contribute to the mission of Together for our Region: together creating a great community of changemakers. I am therefore happy to commit to Global Goal number 17 (partnership to achieve the goals). Together you achieve so much more!
Charlotte Raap
'Why make it difficult when it can be done together!'
For 10 years I have been a fan of Together for our Region. First from a social organization and later from the business side. How wonderful it is that I now get to work for this wonderful organization. Both my worlds come together here. With my enthusiasm, I hope to reach and connect many more people for a cohesive society.
Lotte Vermeer
'Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world; in fact, it's the only thing that ever has.'
Contributing to a better world through my work - that is what is important to me. It may sound utopian, but a better world starts small for me. Individual by individual. With my background in the cultural and social sector, I enjoy connecting people who might not usually meet so easily. To create special experiences and new ideas together. That is what I am lovingly committed to at Together for our Region.
Carien Scheepens
'He who does good, meets good'
With creativity and solution-oriented thinking as my strengths, I am always looking for ways to make a difference. Contributing to an inclusive and more beautiful society gives me energy - and I prefer to share that energy with others. With my background in trend research, event organization and marketing, I am enthusiastic about connecting people and ideas at Samen voor onze Regio. In this way we build step by step a world in which everyone feels seen and involved.
Amy van Vliet
'Everyone matters'
I am driven by making a meaningful contribution to this society. For me, working at Samen voor onze Regio means that I can do something valuable for my fellow man. With my background as a nurse, I hope to use my knowledge for social partners of Samen voor Eindhoven. Global Goal 10 (reduce inequality) is something I support, because everyone belongs!
Sofie Morel
Nothing good comes from comfort zones'
As a Business Innovator graduate and with a Master's degree in New Media Design under my belt, I am in full development on an innovative, investigative and communicative level. By going outside my comfort zone in search of value creation, I contribute to the mission of Samen voor Eindhoven: together creating a large community of changemakers. I am therefore happy to commit to Global Goal number 17 (partnership to achieve the goals). Together you achieve so much more!
Board
Hans-Martin Don
Together for our Region
'One person can make a difference and everyone should try.'
Roos Fleuren
Together for our Region
Director of HR Cooperative DELA
'I am convinced that people come to understand and respect each other when they do things together.'
Jean Schreurs
Together for our Region
Executive Director NXP Netherlands
'Policy alone will not get us there. Businesses need to put their money where their mouth is and put great goals into practice.'
Ines Lopez Arteaga
Together for our Region
Dean Bachelor College TU/e