Jesse Van De Woestijne
About Jesse Van De Woestijne
Jesse Van De Woestijne is the Strategy and Culture Lead at FOUR PAWS, with a background in freelance journalism, education, and NGO leadership.
Strategy And Culture Lead at FOUR PAWS
Jesse Van De Woestijne holds the position of Strategy and Culture Lead at FOUR PAWS, an organization based in Vienna, Austria. He assumed this role in 2022. His responsibilities encompass the development of the global FOUR PAWS 2038 strategy, with a focus on organizational and cultural transitions. In his capacity, Jesse works at the intersection of animal welfare, human health, and climate change, reflecting his dedication to these critical global issues.
Previous Experience at Central European University
Prior to his current role, Jesse served as the Lead of External Partnership Development in the Career Services Office at Central European University from 2019 to 2022. Based in Vienna, Austria, he was responsible for fostering external partnerships and guiding career services for students and alumni.
Role at Council of Europe
Jesse worked extensively with the Council of Europe in various capacities. He was a Trainee from 2018 to 2019 in Hungary, and also served as a Trainer and Facilitator of Youth Work from 2018 to 2022 across Europe. His role involved developing youth work initiatives and facilitating training sessions.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Van De Woestijne has a rich educational background. He earned a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Psychology and Education from Eötvös Loránd University between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Health & Development Studies from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, obtained from 2008 to 2012. He also achieved the DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) at a Superior Level from EF International Language Campuses between 2007 and 2008.
Founding and Leading Local Dreamers
From 2011 to 2018, Jesse was the Founder and Director of Local Dreamers, an NGO based in The Netherlands and Ecuador. The organization focused on ethical issues surrounding voluntourism and aimed at creating sustainable impact through local community engagement and development.
Freelance Journalism
In addition to his roles in strategy and education, Jesse has an extensive background in freelance journalism. He worked as a Freelance Journalist and Correspondent for De Persgroep from 2011 to 2020, with assignments in Latin America and Central Europe. His journalistic work involved reporting on diverse topics for Dutch media outlets.