Karen Bouwsma

Karen Bouwsma is a Policy Officer at Max Havelaar Nederland since February 2019, focusing on living wage initiatives in sectors such as bananas, tea, and flowers, alongside advocacy and projects related to workers' rights. Previously, Karen Bouwsma has held multiple roles at CNV Internationaal from August 2008, including Programme Officer for Eastern Europe and CSR Advisor, concentrating on capacity building and social dialogue in relation to labor rights in supply chains. Karen Bouwsma also served as Programme Coordinator for Central and Eastern Europe at CNV in 2008 and worked with World Vision from 2000 to 2008 as Programme Coordinator for Structured Development. Academic credentials include studies at Erasmus School of Accounting & Assurance, Clingendael, and the University of Groningen.