Rita van Hattum

Rita van Hattum has extensive experience in the creative and design sectors, currently serving as a member of the advisory committee for Pictoright Fonds since February 2019. Rita has been involved with the Beroepsorganisatie Nederlandse Ontwerpers (BNO) since January 1996, holding various roles including Secretary to the Board and Deputy Director. Additionally, Rita contributed as a jury member for the Dutch Design Awards from May 2012 to May 2019. Earlier career roles include policy manager at bNO, production assistant at the Summer festival, secretary at Shaffy Theatre, and social worker at Amstelstad. Rita holds a degree in Social Work from Sociaal Hoger Onderwijs Friesland, obtained between 1977 and 1981.