Meet the board
The AUCAA board is responsible for organizing professional and social events for alumni and fostering connections between alumni, students and AUC staff.
Interested in joining our board? We review applications consistently and welcome alumni from all cohorts to apply. Check our vacancy here.
Bart is an alumnus of the class of 2020. At AUC, he mostly focused on philosophy and political science. He served two terms on the AUC Student Council, one as External Communications Officer, and one as Co-Chair. He also helped organize Voices of AUC.
After AUC, Bart completed the Political Science Master program at the University of Amsterdam, with a focus on public policy and governance. He joined the AUCAA board to strengthen and extend AUC’s alumni network, and to give back to the community of current and former students.
Emma is AUC's Career and Alumni Relations Officer (CARO). After graduating AUC in 2019, Emma went on to complete a Research Master's degree in Philosophical Anthropology at Radboud University, followed by a Master’s in Comparative Cultural Analysis at the University of Amsterdam. Throughout her studies, she developed a strong interest in equity and diversity within higher education, a focus that has shaped both her research and professional trajectory.
She is committed to helping students and alumni navigate their future paths and build lasting connections.
Anke is a sustainability professional specializing in policy research, project management, and stakeholder engagement. She holds an MSc in Environmental Policy & Regulation from the London School of Economics. During her bachelor’s at Amsterdam University College, she focused on Economics and International Relations. As a freelance consultant, she works with climate non-profits on circular economy strategies, sustainable finance, and policy development. She is leading global partnerships and advocacy efforts in bio-based materials and climate adaptation.
Anke is excited to help build an engaged alumni community, where members can connect, collaborate, and support each other in both personal and professional growth!
Bonolo is a third year Science major pursuing the pre-med track. She has always been passionate about helping people and building community. Since her start at AUC, Bonolo has been involved in Peer Support, where she served as a General Board Member and later as Project Manager. During her time with Peer Support, she found fulfilment in helping others with practical matters, advocating for mental health awareness and working toward building a stronger AUC community through various projects and events.
As part of the Student Council, she aims to work alongside AUCAA to strengthen the association’s ties with AUC and highlight the achievements and pursuits of graduates as a way to inspire the current student body. Furthermore, she hopes to work on initiatives that help connect the AUC student body with alumni to help guide them through their time at AUC.