Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Board of Trustees is the supervisory body of University College Roosevelt. Its members bring diverse expertise from across education, sustainability, public policy, and media — ensuring strong and independent oversight of the college’s governance.
Current members of the Board of Trustees:
Current members of the Board of Trustees:
Dr. Yvonne Kops (Chair)
Dr. Yvonne Kops (Chair)
Main/secondary roles:
o Member of the Executive Board of Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs
o Chair of the Members Council of the SIVON cooperative
o Member of the Graduate Committee
Prof. dr. ir. Andrea Ramírez Ramírez
Prof. dr. ir. Andrea Ramírez Ramírez
Main/secondary roles:
o Full Professor, TU Delft
o Figurehead, Energy Transition Route (NWA)
o Member, Council of Experts for national measurement standards (VSL)
o Member, Smart Energy & Industry Steering Committee
Prof. dr. Peter Driessen
Prof. dr. Peter Driessen
Main/secondary roles:
o Professor of Environmental Governance, Utrecht University
o Chair of the Board, Stichting Roosevelt Academy Fonds (SRAF)
Mike Ackermans
Mike Ackermans
Main/secondary roles:
o Executive Director, Omroep Zeeland
o Board Member, Stichting Roosevelt Academy Fonds (SRAF)
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
What We Do
What We Do
The Board of Trustees provides independent supervision of University College Roosevelt. It ensures that the Executive Board carries out its duties responsibly and in alignment with UCR’s mission, strategic goals, and legal obligations. The Board of Trustees monitors the college’s financial health, academic integrity, organizational performance, and long-term development. It serves as both a critical sounding board and a formal governance body, offering expertise, oversight, and strategic counsel. In doing so, the Board of Trustees helps safeguard UCR’s autonomy, public accountability, and continued contribution to higher education and society.
How to Reach Us
How to Reach Us
The Board of Trustees welcomes input from the UCR community where appropriate. If you wish to contact the Board of Trustees directly, please do so via the Secretary:
j.gels@ucr.nl