Edwin Koopman

Edwin Koopman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in journalism, academia, and community engagement. As the Founder and Executive Secretary of Antiquarian Bookshop Colette & Co since July 2021, Edwin has been instrumental in transforming a neighborhood-rescued bookshop in The Hague into a volunteer-driven foundation. Concurrently, Edwin serves as an Advisory Board Member for CEDLA at the University of Amsterdam, a Senior Editor and Reporter at VPRO's "Foreign Desk," a Columnist for Clingendael Spectator, and a Latin America Correspondent for Trouw, Dutch Public Radio, and EW, specializing in political crises and conflicts across Latin America. Additionally, writing includes "Venezuela - De Oliekoning" focusing on Hugo Chavez, complemented by previous work as a trainer at the Royal Tropical Institute. Edwin holds a Master's degree in Human Geography from Catholic University Nijmegen.