Laura Polder

Laura Polder is a dedicated education consultant and educator with extensive experience in social work and pedagogy. Currently serving as the Bestuurssecretaris for Follow Your Sun, Laura participates in quarterly board meetings to discuss the organization's progress and future plans. As a consultant, Laura collaborates with various stakeholders to develop inclusive and emancipatory educational programs. With a role as a teacher for Bachelor Social Work students at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Laura specializes in training on loss, trauma, and grief. Additional leadership positions include Project Leader at FICA.nl, Aanjager at Wij zijn Katapult, and member of the family board at Arkin, with a focus on enhancing social education and supporting youth development. Laura holds a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and several relevant bachelor's degrees.