Professional Background

Ellen de Lange is an expert in agriculture, nature, and food, with a strong focus on organization, education, and consultancy. She is the founder and independent entrepreneur of "de mobiele boer," a consultancy dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices, which she has been running since 2017. Ellen has extensive experience in project management and advisory roles in various organizations, focusing on youth care and sustainable development.

Since 2017, Ellen has been actively working as an independent entrepreneur with "de mobiele boer," providing consultancy services in Overijssel and Gelderland. Previously, she served as a board member of Slow Food Zwolle for over six years, where she was involved in promoting sustainable food practices. Ellen also worked as a project manager at Stimuland, focusing on rural development projects, and as a youth care advisor for the Jeugdzorg Complaints Committee.

Ellen's role often involves communication and explaining how people can change their attitudes towards sustainable practices. Her background in anthropology enables her to add value to various levels of projects by understanding and influencing human behavior and societal norms.

Vision

Ellen's vision is to foster sustainable agricultural practices and create awareness about the importance of nature and food in society. She aims to use her expertise to educate and advise communities on how to adopt sustainable practices and improve their overall well-being.

Role at the MIT-Center

Ellen provides expertise in communication and education to support the MIT-Center's initiatives in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. She leverages her knowledge in anthropology to help the center develop effective strategies for community engagement and behavior change.