𝙻𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐

I'm a Dutch scientist turned activist. I'm based in the UK, with full EUSS settled status. Previously lived in Florida, working on my PhD in marine biogeochemistry and volunteering in wild bird rehab with Lee Fox, of international oil spill and NOAA fame. 

Former board member of the Environmental Chemistry (and Toxicology) section of the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society.

Former associate editor of the Geochemical Society.

Worked at and with VU University Amsterdam, University of Southampton, Utrecht University, ODU, ASU, ARCADIS, University of Plymouth, University of South Florida, University of Leiden etc. 

Previously worked at Amsterdam's Tourist Office and a large conference hotel, then quit my job. 

Currently in Amsterdam, not being targeted by a British stalker but by effing Amsterdam police. Wtf?!!!

I'm 66 years young, waiting for my pension payments to kick in.

Born and raised in the Netherlands by Dutch parents with Dutch grandparents.

Vilified because I'm not rich?