I lead with vision, collaboration, and inclusivity. As Programme Chair of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM, >4k members), Theme Leader for Language & Communication across the Donders Institute (27 PI groups), and co-founder of the Neuroscience Alliance NGO, I bring together global communities across cognitive neuroscience, language sciences, and clinical practice. My leadership is centred on building open, sustainable, and inclusive networks where rigorous science, mentorship, and accessibility set the standard.

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Flagship Leadership

• Programme Chair, OHBM (2022–2025) — stewarding scientific programme strategy for a ~4,000-attendee global community.

• Theme Leader, Language & Communication, Donders Institute (2022–present) — coordinating research across 27 PIs and >200 researchers. https://www.ru.nl/en/donders-institute/about-us/governance 

• Co-founder, Neuroscience Alliance NGO (2022–present) — translating open, equitable neuroscience into practice and policy. 

• Appointment Advisory Committee I Benoemingsadviescommissie (BAC) I Berufungskommissionsmitglied 

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Community & inititives

• CNSeminars (Founder & Host, 2009–present) — creator of an international seminar series.

• London Postdoc Network (Founder, 2018) — peer-mentoring & career development.

• YouTube Education for OHBM (2016–present) — content creation & community outreach.​​​

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Editorial Leadership

I shape the field not only through research but also as an editor. I serve as Associate Editor at Brain Structure & Function, Associate & Social Media Editor at Cortex, and Book Section Editor for the Encyclopedia of Human Neuroanatomy. These roles allow me to guide rigorous, open, and inclusive scholarship while amplifying emerging voices in the community.
→ Full editorial record

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Governance & service

Selected roles: Programme Committee, International Max Planck Research School (2022-present); OHBM Leadership Council (2021–2025); Donders Diversity & Sustainable Science Committee; Donders Scientific Board member (2022–2023); King’s College London Institutional Management Board (2016–2019).

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Recognition

• Elizabeth Warrington Prize (2023)

• OHBM Education in Neuroimaging Award (2022)

• King’s Award for outstanding contribution to the research community (2018)

• Early Career Researcher of the Year (2019–2020)

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Patent

2017                     Anatomical models for clinical and educational use (WIPO 003823012-0001)

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Formal training

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2026 · PATH4: Leading in Complexity
Advanced leadership programme covering paradoxical thinking, emotional intelligence, cognitive bias, learning from failure and team collaboration.

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2026 · The Development Room
Leadership development programme focused on strategic collaboration, organisational effectiveness and articulating distinctive institutional strengths.

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2025 · Radboud University Academic Leadership Programme with GTIP Talent Assessment & Training
Development in personal leadership, communication and influence, and managing teams and individuals.

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2018 · GSO Leadership Academy in collaboration with OSB International
Leadership programme for academic researchers.

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2018 ·Hutchinson Training & Development

Advanced project management training. Applied training in strategic project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, team leadership and performance monitoring.

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2018 · Leadership in Action, King’s College London

Three-day leadership programme focused on authentic leadership, resilience, strategic direction, decision-making and leading through institutional change.

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2016 · Leadership and Management Training
Four-part training series covering team leadership and project management.

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2015 · Springboard: Personal and Professional Development
Structured development programme focused on professional confidence, career planning and personal effectiveness.

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