Leanne is a cultural policy professional with a decade of experience in both London and the Netherlands with experience in the public, private, and charity sectors. Her core driver has always been to contribute to the creation of a more equitable and thriving society through the use of arts and culture, be that at a local community or broader level. Leanne currently works for Kunsten ’92, advocating for the Dutch cultural sector in the political arena. She is also a board member of Culture Action Europe.
Leanne Hoogwaerts
Policy Advisor
Country: Netherlands
Cohort: CCL Benelux 2023
“Creative Climate Leadership for me means taking responsibility and using the platform and network that I have both professionally and personally to engage and inspire those around me to make real change: from growing awareness with my peers to affecting lasting policy changes.”