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
Co-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.
Drew Fossen
Co-Founder and CMO
After moving to Amsterdam in 2018 to live with his Dutch girlfriend, Drew realized that moving overseas wasn’t so easy. He noticed the lack of CLEAR information surrounding the different types of visas. This inspired him to create a website dedicated to helping Americans move to the Netherlands using the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT). This is the visa he used himself.
In addition to helping people move overseas, Drew enjoys basketball, golf, and explaining to his friends back in America that Dutch people are not from Denmark.
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.
Katie Tampke
Immigration Consultant
While in search of a Dutch visa that would allow her to work in the Netherlands while her husband pursued a masters degree, Katie found the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT). As an experienced management consultant, she started freelancing for small businesses. In the process of applying for DAFT, Katie discovered a passion for helping others pursue this same visa. She now provides expert coaching for future DAFTers. Katie holds a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is also a Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Scrum Master. She also loves spending her free time painting, reading, and bouldering.
Justin Sheehan
Career Development
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.