Lieke van Schouwenburg

Lieke van Schouwenburg is an experienced professional in innovation management and public policy, currently serving as an Innovation Consultant at the Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken Koninkrijksrelaties. Lieke's career includes roles such as Rijksconsultant, providing expertise as a manager and consultant in public administration, and Project Manager for a European Digital Infrastructure Consortium aimed at enhancing digital solutions grounded in democratic governance. Previously, Lieke co-founded Masterpiece, a company focused on sustainable fashion through a rental service for designer clothes, and held various positions at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, specializing in gender equality policy. Additional experience includes serving as a National Expert for the European Commission and a Legal Assistant at the Violent Offences Compensation Fund. Lieke holds a Bachelor of Law and a Master in Public International Law from Leiden University, along with a Master in International Relations from Sciences Po.