Silvia Bakker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the arts and business sectors. Currently, Silvia serves as the owner of Bakker Kaas, managing daily operations of a family business specializing in Dutch cheese since August 2019. Silvia also holds a managerial role in business development at Stichting Beeldmix, working to promote contemporary Dutch photography and film, while serving on the steering committee of VNO-NCW. Previously, Silvia owned twelve twelve gallery, a contemporary art gallery, and worked in various roles related to exhibition curation, social media strategy, and gallery management. Education includes a Master's degree in Fine Arts from Sint-Lukas Brussel and a Bachelor's degree in Photography from AKV | st. Joost Breda, complemented by foundational studies in advertising.