About Us

Our goal is simple: increasing diversity within our societies by making global mobility more accessible.

MISSION STATEMENT

To achieve this goal, we aim to provide services that help clients make the process of moving to the Netherlands seamless by understanding that relocating abroad goes beyond the logistics of the move, but involves finding their place within the local community and adapting to the new culture.

We are here to help answer client questions and provide opportunities for them to connect with their new society. We are here to ensure this new journey is enjoyed from pre-departure to the first few months post-arrival.

Tim Zhang

Founder and CEO

An expat himself, Tim worked in the United States as an international student affairs professional with an interest and education in global mobility. He faced firsthand, through the experience of others and his own, that supporting resources for expats when it comes to cultural adaptation are very limited.

With his mission of diversifying our societies by making global mobility more accessible, Tim moved to the Netherlands to create a company that specializes in supporting individuals and employees on their expat journey.

Cassie Kwon

Director of University Relations and Outreach (U.S.)

With extensive experience in developing student support programs and advising at universities and colleges, Cassie has a passion for connecting people with opportunities and guiding them through transitions. She uses her background and experience in having moved and lived in various major cities around the world to support people in making their own move abroad.

Cassie leads Overseasy’s outreach efforts, building partnerships with U.S. universities and colleges. Connect with Cassie to learn more how your institution can collaborate with Overseasy to expand going overseas resources and services to your students.

Elizabeth Patterson

Social Media Intern

As an expat and current masters student at Leiden University Lizzy understands the obstacles faced when moving to the Netherlands. Working as an International student mentor underlined her passion for helping new internationals settle into Dutch culture. Her experience with social media provides a platform to promote living in this country she now calls home.

Lizzy runs the social media and Gezellig blog. Follow Overseasy on Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin to keep up to date with company news and stereotypical Dutch pictures.

Meet Our Experts

We have carefully partnered with local experts to provide expats with the programs and resources needed for community building and cultural adaptation.

Justin Sheehan

Career Devlopment

Since 2013, Justin has been successfully coaching internationals as they transition into the Netherlands, whether they are advancing within their current career field or are looking to make a change. His workshops and courses are geared toward helping clients understand and define their career goals and the steps needed to turn aspirations into reality.

Leah Carlin

Wellness and Fitness

Having moved to the Netherlands in 2016 for her partner’s assignment, Leah noticed the lack of opportunities for expats to meet and form new connections and quickly developed Find Your Fit—a social club that organizes fitness classes and events in Amsterdam to combine health and wellness with social connection.

Anne Parker

Culture

Born to British parents in New Zealand, Anne has lived in Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jamaica, Nigeria, the U.K. and Australia before settling in Amsterdam where she is a qualified learning professional. Tapping into her wealth of global experiences, she has developed successful training programs on cultural adaptation, intercultural communication and change management.

Marcel Monnink

Expat Guide

Living and working in Amsterdam nearly his entire life, Marcel is a melting pot of knowledge and offers fascinating insight when it comes to the true heart of the city. His unique stories and connections captivate and entertain while together you discover all the unknown, useful and beautiful side streets and locations you’d most likely miss on your own.