Natascha Kooiman (NL)

Natascha ia a connector, changemaker, and advocate for a Sustainable World. With over 12 years of experience transforming our food system – as founder of Smaackmakers, co-initiator of the Transitiecoalitie Voedsel, and organizer of events such as the Plant the Future Dinner – Natascha knows how to spark momentum in complex transitions and systems. She serves as the national coordinator for Sustainable Development Goal 2 in the Netherlands, has been listed multiple times in both the Duurzame 100 and Food100, and has worked with governments, businesses, and civil society to shape a future that benefits people, animals, and nature. Her core belief: true change and positive impact begin with restoring connection – to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.

In 2025, Natascha founded The Conscious Office, focusing on restoring balance, connection, and awareness within organizations – from the work floor to the boardroom. Through this work, she helps companies shift from a profit-driven mindset towards reconnecting with their essence – as organizations, employees, leaders, and human beings. Because, as she puts it: “Connection is the key to resilience and sustainable change.