Wessel Kok

Wessel Kok is an Adviseur Sociale Innovatie & Transitie at CAOP, where they work at the intersection of social issues and systemic change. With a background in anthropology and international development studies, they design and facilitate social change processes that incorporate diverse perspectives and foster innovation. Previously, Wessel held roles such as Adviseur Maatschappelijke Vernieuwing at Kennisland and Projectcoördinator at Number 5 Foundation, focusing on youth welfare, education, and inclusivity. Their experience includes training young people on social safety and conducting field research in rural West Bengal. Wessel's work is aimed at making societal systems more responsive and equitable.