Before joining ECAS, Lenneke acquired experience organising intercultural events for Active Bulgarian Society to stimulate youth engagement in local Bulgarian communities and to spread awareness about EU-related topics. In July 2023, she finished her master’s degree in East European Studies, through which she gained knowledge about civil society issues in the eastern and central parts of Europe.
Her European Studies Bachelor’s programme with a minor in European culture at the University of Amsterdam allowed her to deepen her understanding of citizenship issues in Europe and its complex relations with EU decision-and policymaking processes.