The Social Handshake
Mission and vision
When we see war, climate change or poverty, we want to do something! But where to start? Often barriers limit our good intentions: we don't have time, or it simply slips our mind... This means there is untapped potential for a sustainable and just world.
That's why we founded The Social Handshake! A social handshake is a synonym for doing good. We make doing good easy and together with employers, employees and charities, we contribute to a sustainable and just world.
Our Team
This is our team! We came together around the idea that more good will be done if we make doing good easier. We come from different backgrounds, but we do have one thing in common: we want to contribute to a better world, and do this in a smart, effective and fun way!
Sandra
Sandra van Beest is our Founder and CEO. With a background in the NGO sector and as a BCG Strategy Consultant, she is all about Doing Good AND Doing Business. Sandra loves Books.
Jeroen
Jeroen Elsinga is our CCO. He is passionate about growing businesses and has a background as an entrepreneur in the commercial sector. He now uses his entrepreneurial skills within The Social Handshake to contribute to a better world.
Pepijn
Pepijn van Lammeren is our CTO. He gets energized from using his knowledge to contribute to a better world. In his spare time, Pepijn likes guitars and long walks.
Marieke
Marieke van den Berg is our Head of Operations. She comes from the energy sector and looks for impact through entrepreneurship. The outdoors energizes her and sunny days are her favourite!
Zana
Zana Wiedijk is our Customer Impact Manager. She has a background in international politics, international development and a predilection for connecting people to make an impact. She loves discovering new places, people and experiences.
Olivier
Olivier Kruger is our CFO. He uses his experience in the financial sector and as SparkOptimus Strategy Consultant for doing business with social impact. Olivier loves the outdoors, preferable while philosophising!
Sophie
Sophie Vedder is our Charities & Operations intern. With a background in the social ethical field she’s excited to contribute to a more just world. In her spare time, she likes to go for walks, to play sports and to read.
Luna
Luna Plet is our Business Development & Entrepreneurship intern. With a background in International Relations, she is passionate about driving positive change in sustainability and social equity. Luna is a people-person who enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures.
Lisa
Lisa Harmusial is our intern marketing & communication. With her background in Applied Psychology, she is interested in positively influencing human behavior. Lisa loves spending time in nature, music and good food. She also ocassionally enjoys summer evenings on a terrace or crawling into bed with an interesting book or a series.
