Iris Casteren van Cattenburch

Iris Casteren van Cattenburch is currently a Learning Specialist at Rijkswaterstaat, where collaboration with colleague Mike Duijn focuses on evaluating the renovation of the Heinenoordtunnel through a narrative-based learning framework. Iris operates as an Associate Researcher at GovernEUR and a Communications Strategist at Connekt, contributing to international implementation programs for data spaces and sustainability initiatives. As the owner of Conjunction via Communications, Iris has been instrumental in developing effective communication strategies since 1999. Co-founding The Human Stuff bv, Iris emphasizes the human element in organizations through narrative learning. With a background as an affiliated postdoctoral researcher at Utrecht University, a previous role as a communications strategist at Connekt, and contributions to various projects on mobility, logistics, and volunteer management in disaster response, Iris combines expertise in communication, research, and organizational learning. Educationally, Iris holds a Ph.D. in Shakespeare & Sustainability from Utrecht University and has further pursued leadership studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam.