Geraldine Dufour

Therapeutic Consultations Ltd, United Kingdom

Having worked in universities for over 20 years, Géraldine Dufour is an expert in matters related to university wellbeing and mental health. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex and works directly with individuals and organisations across the sector facilitating training, consultancy and supervision. Previously head of counselling at the University of Cambridge, chair of national executive committees for student mental health and counselling and founding member of national research groups in student mental health, Géraldine has a wide-ranging experience. Former French Erasmus student, working and collaborating internationally, with a visiting professorship at Fudan University, Géraldine is interested in cross-cultural work, difference, diversity and is part of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Expert Community Student and Alumni Services.
You can find more information on her website https://www.geraldinedufour.com/expertsupport

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Larissa Vanamo

University of Helsinki, Finland

Larissa Vanamo has been working in university administration since 2012, specializing in services for international degree students at the University of Helsinki. As the Team Leader of International Student Advice, she coordinates a comprehensive range of services that are critical to the success and well-being of international students, including tutoring, tuition fees managing, scholarships, and housing. Her previous role as Assistant Programme Manager for the University of Helsinki's summer school further strengthened her expertise in developing the services for international students. Larissa is deeply committed to ensuring that the perspectives of international students are integrated into all aspects of university life, with a strong focus on removing obstacles and creating a welcoming environment for all.

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Martine Wierenga

Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands

Martine Wierenga is Director of the International Office at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Prior to joining Erasmus University, she developed and managed a series of successful summer schools in the field of international law and human rights, managed global partnerships, and coordinated several Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programmes at Leiden University. 
In her role at Erasmus University Rotterdam Martine manages the teams that are dedicated to international admissions and immigration, the soft landing of international students, communication and events, international partnerships, and scholarships programmes, including the KA131 and KA171 Erasmus+ programmes. Martine plays an active role in promoting student and staff exchange within the European University Alliance UNIC and enjoys contributing to projects and events initiated by the European University Foundation. She is Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Rotterdam and member of the Board of Directors of the A.A. Van Beek Foundation, which provides scholarships to Erasmus University students who do not have the means to go abroad in the framework of their study. She is keen on enhancing student wellbeing, green and inclusive student and staff mobility, and is involved in developing and implementing international crisis management protocols and processes at Erasmus University.
 

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