MSF Netherlands Association

Who are we?

The MSF-Netherlands Association team is responsible for managing the MSF-NL Board and Association and directly coordinates all the projects and activities to connect the membership with the Board and the MSF movement as a whole.

Below you can find out more about us:

Charlotte Lee - Association and Board Team Coordinator

Charlotte is from the UK, and has worked for MSF since September 2018. She spent three years as the Association and Public Engagement Officer for MSF UK, followed by stints as Mobile Event Coordinator for MSF in Nigeria, one of the MSF-UK Press Officers, and Field Communications Manager for MSF in Lithuania. It didn’t take her long to return to her roots in MSF associative life, and she joined the MSF-NL Association team in November 2022.

She originally studied Classical Studies and Theology, followed by a Masters in Classics, which she thinks set her up perfectly for MSF’s associative life; a love for complex conversations of principle, and a healthy respect for digging into archaic documents.

She hopes to support the MSF-NL Association members take on the rights and responsibilities of membership, in order to contribute to the collective ownership and good governance of the organisation.  

Charlotte’s favourite colour is yellow, her favourite animal is a wombat, and you can contact her here. 

Maria De Villa - Board Assistant

Magandang araw! Maria is the MSF-NL Board Assistant and mini source of random movie trivia. She worked in various talent and learning capacities for the private sector before moving to Maastricht from the Philippines in 2021.  

This role is her first experience with MSF, and she’s eager to contribute to the cultivation of the relationship between the Board and the Association members. 

Maria’s favourite colours are yellow and green, her favourite animals are scruffy-faced Jack Russell Terriers, and you can contact her here.

Nils Luthe - Association Engagement Officer

Nils joins our team with a strong passion for fostering participative decision-making and creating spaces where different perspectives are appreciated. He is looking forward to work closely with all association members to strengthen our association, ensure vibrant engagement and make all voices heard.

Nils has a background working with various non-profit organisations in the area of food sustainability, community engagement, migration and access to medicine as well as research & analysis and process mangement in the private sector. He is a big fan of specialty coffee - always on the search for a new roast or a hidden gem in the city, has a keen interest in politics and enjoys discussing everything from global affairs to grassroots movements. On the weekends he enjoys live music, whether it is exploring new genres or visiting a performance of his favourite artists.

Above all, he believes in open communication and is always available to catch up - whether for brainstorming ideas, sharing feedback or simply connecting (virtual or in person). 😊

Nils' favourite animals are Mangalica pigs and his favourite colour is green, you can contact him here.