Mariel Vaartjes

Mariel Vaartjes is a theatermaker and actress renowned for developing and performing the poetic musical theater production "De Mijne," aimed at elderly individuals in care centers. With extensive experience as a trainer and coach at various educational institutions, including Nyenrode Business Universiteit and the University of Amsterdam Business School, Mariel specializes in personal leadership, presentation skills, and persuasive arguing. Additionally, Mariel serves as a theater instructor and director within initiatives supporting individuals with mental health backgrounds and has contributed to social skill development for students in vocational education through JINC. Mariel's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Toneelacademie Maastricht and certifications in NLP and Kundalini Yoga.