Meet the Team

The annual Wellbeing Week - formerly known as Surf your Stress Week is organised by a small enthusiastic team of students & professionals.

Heleen Franssen

Heleen Franssen - Project Coordinator, Student Wellbeing & Student Training & Support

We aim to inspire students to navigate stress by connecting, stimulating personal growth, and facilitating self-discovery through the power of shared experiences.


Fenne Abels

Fenne Abels - Student Assistant & Social Media Team (MSc student International Land & Water Mgt.)

  • We don’t need life to be flawless to be happy. It’s about embracing what we have, letting go of what we can’t control, and finding joy in the everyday moments. Let me know what you think!


Esther Padrós Garcia

Esther Padrós Garcia - Student Assistent - Social Media Team (MSc student - Forest and Nature Conservation)


Dannie de Kleijn - Coordinator Front Office - Library

Dannie de Kleijn - Front Office Coordinator - Library

  • “Talking about my feelings helped me find the way up.” I think the programme during the Wellbeing Week can help students to realise that they are not alone in feeling sad, stressed or under pressure.


Caroline Berkhof - Communications Adviser SSC

  • "Avoiding stress is not always possible, but you can learn how to deal with it. It may not come easily, but it is a skill you can develop, and your effort will yield a reward."