Ria Hulsman

Background

About Ria Hulsman

Enthusiastic about sustainable development in Latin America, especially when talking about agriculture,(agro)forestry and inclusive chains. I worked and lived for a decade in Bolivia, which strongly shaped my vision on rural development and the challenges of participation, policies, and power. Managing relationships and bringing the right parties and expertise together, constructively thinking on how to create synergy for parties and our environment/nature is what makes it worth working and living for. Currently leading the relationships between Wageningen University & Research and a diversity of actors in Latin America & the Caribbean (companies, universities, ministries and governmental agencies as well as civil society organisations) in the fundamental and applied research in food, feed and biobased production, environment and healthy lifestyles and livelihood. Intrigued by sustainability in all aspects and with a strong drive for a more equal distribution of resources for more people to have a healthy and good living