Jitske Aben

Jitske Aben has a diverse work experience across various industries. In 2022, they joined Cloudbeds as a Global Sales Executive, where they contribute to the company's growth and supports their clientele of 22,000+ properties worldwide. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2020, they served as an Operations Manager at Community Hostel, overseeing daily operations. In 2018, they co-founded Takiri Travel, an endeavor that lasted until 2019. Jitske also has experience as a Junior Policy Advisor - Education at Radboudumc from 2015 to 2016 and completed a Bachelor's degree in Educational Science from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru - PUCP in 2014. Additionally, they participated in a philanthropic project in 2008 as a Project Member for the Congolese and Angolan Foundation Talentueux, where they engaged with farmers in the Democratic Republic Congo and raised awareness about their living conditions.

Jitske Aben started their education at DeHeemgaard, where they completed their VWO degree in Cultuur en Maatschappij from 2000 to 2006. Jitske then went on to attend Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN) from 2007 to 2009 and obtained a Propedeuse in Pedagogiek. Later, Jitske enrolled at Radboud University from 2011 to 2014 and completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Pedagogische Wetenschappen en Onderwijskunde. Finally, from 2014 to 2015, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Onderwijskunde at Radboud University.