Board

We would like to present the executive board of MUSTANGH 2021-2022:

President: Soe Welters

My name is Soe and I am 21 years old. I am studying Medicine at Maastricht University. Currently, I’m in the last year of my bachelors so I hope to finish my bachelors at the end of this academic year! In my spare time I love to go to parties and watch a lot of Netflix (which is more Videoland and Disney + these days). In contrast, I am also a very active and sporty girl who plays handball on National level in Antwerp. I have been a member of MUSTANGH for 3 years now. First I spent two years as a member of the acquisition committee, after which I became acquisition commissioner last year. This year I get the opportunity to take on the role of chairman!!! I am already looking forward enormously to meet the staff of the WGH in Ghana.

Vice-president: Maud Bekker

My name is Maud, I am 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year of Medicine. After first being in the acquisition committee for a year, this year I will be the vice president. In addition to my studies, I enjoy playing sports, eating out with friends, and a night of watching Netflix is always nice. I am really looking forward to fully dedicate myself to MUSTANGH this year and to be able to mean a lot to the WGH!

Secretary: Emmie van den Elzen

My name is Emmie van den Elzen and I will be fulfilling the role of secretary of MUSTANGH Foundation this year. I am 21 years old and am currently working as a research assistent at the department of Cardiology and Laparoscopy in Maastricht UMC+. Within my current position as secretary, I am in charge of our organization’s reporting, social media, and increasing awareness of MUSTANGH Foundation among the students in Maastricht. MUSTANGH Foundation’s goals and small scale really appeal to me. Therefore, I am really excited to be a member of this board. I’m excited to accomplish a lot this year with my board and all of the committee members!

Treasurer: Linda Brands

My name is Linda Brands and this year I am proud to serve as treasurer. I am 20 years old and I am currently in my third year of medicine. My hometown is Beek and I am currently living in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In my spare time, you can find me in the club with my student association. Furthermore, I love to cook and you can definitely spot me in the park by the first rays of sunshine! I love to travel and discover other cultures, also Ghana is on my list. After a fun year in the PR committee, I want to work even harder for MUSTANGH next year! What I like the most about MUSTANGH; the small organization and therefore the good contact with Ghana. I am really looking forward to upcoming year and hope, together with the rest of the board, to mean a lot for the WGH.

Education Officer: Floor van Dommelen

I’m Floor van Dommelen and I will be serving as education commissioner this year! I am 23 years old and I am a 3rd year medical student. After 2 years of studying in America, I finally ended up in Maastricht. I really like it here in Maastricht. Tropical medicine always appealed to me, which is why I immediately felt connected with Mustangh Foundation. I am looking forward to this year and to make it a successful year together with my board!

Acquisition officer: Joram Voordijk

My name is Joram, I am 22 years old and I am studying biomedical sciences. This year I will fulfill the function of acquisition commissioner. I come from Twente but I am used to the Burgundian Maastricht nowadays. In my spare time, I enjoy with a beer in my hand, on a terrace in the sun. I also play soccer with DBSV. Additionally, I like to go running and I occasionally play bass. This will be my first year at MUSTANGH Foundation. Although I have only just met MUSTANGH, I have noticed how much we mean to the people at West Gonja Hospital. I am looking forward to the upcoming board year!

PR officer: Judith van Merkestein

My name is Judith van Merkestein and I will fulfilling the role of PR commissioner this year! I am 20 years old and I am in my 2nd year of medicine. In my spare time I like to do sports, go out for a drink with friends, but I also like to sit on the couch and watch a series of TV movies. The purpose of MUSTANGH appealed to me and I am therefore very excited to be part of this board. I hope that this year, together with my committee members, I can mean a lot for the WGH and also learn something from the culture in Ghana.