Aafke Schaap currently serves as both a lecturer and researcher focused on the profitability of nature-inclusive agriculture at HAS green academy since January 2022. Prior experience includes a role in a mobile education initiative at HK Mobile, where Aafke promoted technical education for children and youth from 2012 to 2022. As a project leader at AbelTalent from 2017 to 2020, Aafke managed various internal projects, which included organization, planning, and training of new staff. Additionally, Aafke held the position of vice chair of the USLAS Atlas student association from 2014 to 2015, overseeing member administration and digital communications. Aafke's academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Environment and Society from Radboud University, among other qualifications in related fields.