Our Team

Meet Our Professionals!

Jenny

Manager

Originally from England, I first moved to the Netherlands for an Erasmus Study Abroad Year in Utrecht. I enjoyed living in the Netherlands so much that I decided to come back to study my Masters in Amsterdam. During Covid I made the move to Leiden. I love living here because of the city's cosy size, historic centre and great location near the beach, lakes, and other major cities.

I have worked at Leiden International Centre since November 2021 and have been manager since 2023. My favourite part of my job is helping to make Leiden a better place for internationals by supporting them and their employers with information and guidance.

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Sibilla

Communication and Events Officer

I moved from Italy to the Netherlands two years ago to study the Middle East, and immediately found my home. I soon decided to settle here, and Leiden International Centre gave me this opportunity first working as an intern and now overseeing the centre communication and event planning. Helping other expats finding their new home in Leiden is not only a way to give back, but also an opportunity to learn more about the city and my future life as an international in the Leiden region.

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Ruth

Helpdesk Professional

I discovered my love for the Netherlands more than 25 years ago while volunteering in Amsterdam. In 2007, my family and I made the life-changing decision to relocate from the UK to the Netherlands. I remembered how it felt to arrive into a new culture and country that was not my own. In my role as a helpdesk employee, I draw upon my own experiences to connect with and assist the people I encounter. I find it important that there is a dedicated space where internationals can readily access support and resources whenever needed.

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Maria

Intern

My passion for languages and different cultures brought me to always take on new adventures from leisure into my professional life. Most recently, upon completing my studies this led me from the USA to the Netherlands for an internship with the Leiden International Centre. The Netherlands not only attracted me with its beautiful landscapes and urban planning but also its welcoming nature to foreigners from diverse backgrounds. Working in Leiden and helping others adjust to life in the region is a meaningful way to contribute to the community, learn more about the region, and build experience in my career.

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Lea

Intern

I’m originally from Germany, and with my interest in international exchange, I went to New Zealand as an Au Pair. After my time there, I continued my international pathway by completing my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Maastricht and Utrecht in the Netherlands. I was attracted to the Netherlands with its cycling culture, tulip fields, windmills, and welcoming atmosphere for internationals. Recently, I moved from Utrecht to the beautiful and cozy city of Leiden and it felt like home since the beginning. Joining the local triathlon club here in Leiden helped me integrate into the Dutch culture. Being an intern at the Leiden International Centre excites me greatly because I can apply my experience to other internationals arriving and settling in Leiden, while at the same time growing within my personal life and my career.

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As interns at Leiden International Centre, we contribute to monthly newsletters, manage social media and help organize events. This internship is a great opportunity to contribute to an organization that has a direct impact on the vibrant international community in the Leiden region and to develop new skills and work in an international environment.

We are currently looking for interns to start in March 2024, although we will consider applicants who wish to start later in the year.

Leiden International Centre is always looking for new people to join our team! If you want to work with us, check out the list with current vacancies on our webpage!