Board

Andrew Dijkhoff

Chairman

Trained as a physicist, with a love for Papiamento* and culture.

Vashti Tromp

Secretary

Secretary, passionate about culture in the broadest sense. Vashti is also a PhD candidate at VUmc.

Samuel Sanchez

Board member

Background in governance and international affairs, with a particular interest in conflict and cooperation, criminal violence and relations within the Kingdom.

Gabriëlle (Gabi) Ras

Board member

Has a PhD in AI from Radboud University. Also head of our Digital & AI commission. 

Jerella Polonius

Treasurer

Jerella, in addition to being the treasurer, also teaches Papiamento* for the courses for medical students.

Jan Bant

Board Member

PhD Candidate in History at Radboud University Nijmegen and the University of Curaçao.

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The SPLIKA Foundation focuses not only on activities within the Netherlands for the societal strengthening of Papiamento* and the culture of the ABC islands but also provides support through Papiamento* courses to, among others, expatriates, medical students, and children going to Aruba, Bonaire, or Curaçao for work or vacation.

Are you interested in one of our Papiamento* courses or would you like to know more about our foundation and collaborate? Fill out the form, and one of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.