Hey everyone!

I'm Femke Benda and I'm taking on the role of chair this year :) Besides having a fantastic year at Archy with the other Seahorses, I'm also starting my master's degree soon, which I'm really looking forward to!

Like all the other members of Archy, I have a passion for special animals. Big or small, hairy or scaly, it doesn't matter to me! Ever since I was a child, I've found all animals incredibly fun and special. Besides the large African game, I have a soft spot for all the "scary" creatures. A large part of my vacations often consists of shouting that I've seen another lizard, turtle, frog, cricket, or spider somewhere. For example, during a safari in Kruger National Park, the ranger thought I was much more enthusiastic about the puff adder we'd seen than the lions.

So it's no surprise that I'm taking on the terrarium working group this year. I'm also really looking forward to organizing various lectures on all sorts of different animal species with the master's committee, so I can share my interests in all animals :)

When I'm not busy with my studies, I love being creative. Drawing, painting, and other craft projects make me very happy! I also love traveling, meeting up with friends, reading, and watching one of my many favorite series/movies.

So feel free to come by for a chat, or if you need someone to listen to, you can always talk to me :) You can also reach me at voorzitter@archaeopteryx-online.com

Hi there,
I'm Eline Steketee, and this year I'm taking on the wonderful role of vice-chair. This means I'll be responsible for sponsorships, collaborations, and of course, the internship logbook! In addition to my board duties, I'll be starting my Master's in Veterinary Medicine in November. I'm originally from Delft, but I've been living on campus for the past year and a half. Like everyone at Archaeopteryx, I have a great passion for special animals, but I secretly have a special interest in rabbits and rodents. This is evident from my room here in Utrecht, where my own rabbits and guinea pigs live. It will come as no surprise that I'll be leading the KKF working group this year! I also have the honor of chairing the symposium committee this year. Together with my committee, I'm committed to organizing an incredibly fun day filled with activities for you. I spend a lot of my free time with my pets, but I also play the piano and am an avid follower of Formula 1 and MotoGP. I'm really looking forward to the coming year and I'm looking forward to seeing you at all the wonderful activities! I'm always happy to have a chat, but also to answer questions about things like the internship manual or general study topics. So please feel free to talk to me if you see me 😊. You can also reach me at vicevoorzitter@archaeopteryx-online.com.

Hi everyone!
I'm Lisa, and I'm so incredibly happy to finally announce that I'll be the secretary of Archaeopteryx next year! I'm really looking forward to answering your questions and emails, organizing fantastic activities, and contributing to this wonderful association!

I'm currently in the second year of my Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine and hope to eventually explore the world of special/wild animals. I've been an adventurous animal lover since I was a child, enjoying the many trips to the Hoge Veluwe National Park with my dad and nature documentaries on the couch with my grandparents. It'll come as no surprise that I'll be taking on the Wildlife Committee next year, and I'm really looking forward to getting started!

I'll also be joining the Leisure Committee to make your year even more enjoyable with drinks, a pub quiz, social activities, and who knows, maybe even a new BiLE!

I can be found almost every day at the andro, in the study area, in the Archy room or office, or accidentally lost at the neighbors, and I'm always up for a nice chat and a coffee, so feel free to talk to me! ☺️ You can also reach me at secretaris@archaeopteryx-online.com. See you soon!!

Dear all,

My name is Annabel Kolk, I just finished my Bachelor's degree and am currently waiting to start my master's until April.

Next year, I will be treasurer, so I'll be taking care of the association's finances.

Even as a small child, I was fascinated by all kinds of animals; I could observe them for hours. I'm most enthusiastic about an aquarium or other body of water with fish in it. A few years ago, I got my diving certificate to immerse myself even more in this underwater world. It's no surprise, then, that I'll be taking the Aquafauna working group under my proverbial fins ;)

Furthermore, I'll also be chairing the Career Market Committee and the Information Market Committee this year, which I'm really looking forward to!

In my free time, I enjoy exercising, walking, listening to music, meeting friends, or attending a concert :)

I'm really looking forward to the coming year and I hope to see you in the shed or at one of the upcoming activities! You can reach me at penningmeester@archaeopteryx-online.com

Hi everyone!

I'm Sterre Jorink, I just finished my bachelor's degree and am currently in my gap year. Next year, I'll be taking on the role of editor. Besides designing the logo and creating the promotional posters, I'm really looking forward to using this role as a creative outlet and designing five beautiful AVs. From a young age, I've been obsessed with big cats and other large wild animals. Last summer, I interned with a wildlife veterinarian in Zambia, which felt like a dream come true! That's why I'm incredibly proud to announce that I'll be chairing the wildlife working group this year.

When I'm not working or bouldering, chances are I'm already planning my next vacation. I'm really looking forward to taking on the BLE committee this year and creating a fantastic trip!

Feel free to pop into the archy room for a chat! You can also reach me at redactie@archaeopteryx-online.com

Hi everyone!
My name is Sofia van Soldt, and I'm currently in my second year of my bachelor's degree. Next year, I'll be serving as a general board member. I'll be maintaining social media and the website, keeping you updated on all upcoming activities, and sending out the latest news via the newsletter. I'm so excited about this role; I hope I can get many people excited about Archaeopteryx's activities. I'm really looking forward to this upcoming board year!
Ever since I was little, I've wanted to be a veterinarian. I'm still incredibly grateful that I can make this dream a reality, and during my studies, I developed a new passion: special animals, especially birds. This great love began during my volunteer work at a bird sanctuary a few years ago, and becoming an avian veterinarian remains my dream. Therefore, I'm very grateful that Archaeopteryx allows me to delve deeper into birds and, of course, other special animals. I'll also be leading the bird working group this year! When I'm not buried in textbooks, I enjoy dancing, reading, and crocheting. I also love traveling and cooking. Creating new recipes is, of course, part of that, so it's fantastic that I'm also on the grilled cheese committee this year. I hope to make lots of people happy with delicious, warm grilled cheese sandwiches!
I'm really looking forward to this year and am very curious to see what it brings. Feel free to stop by the Archy room for a chat—it always makes me happy! You can also reach me at ab@archaeopteryx-online.com or through the social media channels I manage.