Meet the Student Board 2025-2026

Our student board ensures the I DO Foundation runs smoothly, creating value for both students and NGOs. The board is a unique group of motivated third-year business students and master students who all have a passion for social impact. They embody the spirit of the I DO Project — a programme for students, run by students.

President
Mustafa Rehan Hafiz

Vice-President
Alexander Steunenberg

Head of Academic Development
Orestis Fotakis

Head of Marketing
Danisha Azzahra

Head of People
Lydia Helm

Head of Academics
Telma Miguel Perre Carvalho da Cunha

Head of Consulting
Stefan Kluwer

Our Academic Advisors

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Prof. Lucas Meijs

Prof. Lucas Meijs is professor of Strategic Philanthropy and Volunteering at RSM and has advised the Student Board since the beginning of the I DO Project. He now supports Taslim Alade in actively running the I DO Project in co-creation with the student board.

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Dr. Taslim Alade

Dr Taslim Alade is a lecturer in the department of Business-Society Management at RSM and the coordinator of the I DO Project. He also teaches, coordinates the Professional Development course, and is a thesis coach to RSM master students. Taslim is very passionate about lecturing because it aligns with his personal value of positively impacting society via the students that he teaches and coaches.

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Student Board & Committee Structure 2026/2027

Positions & Responsibilities

Board Positions

Below are the descriptions of the different board positions you can apply for in 2026/2027:

  • Reports to: President

    Purpose: Ensures the quality of the consulting service provided by I DO’s student consultant teams. Maintains relationships with NGOs and facilitates the outreach process to new NGOs. Also takes care of financial and external partnerships.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee financials

    • Main contact person for external partners (e.g. companies, foundations, NGOs)

    • Manage the process of reaching out and attaining new NGOs as clients for future cohorts

    • Coordinate the Consulting Project Managers (CPMs)

    • Assess the quality of consulting output by  aligning with CPMs and reviewing selected outputs

    • Align regularly with NGOs on satisfaction levels regarding the input provided by I DO’s students

    • Develop and continuously improve preventative measures to avoid client dissatisfaction

    • Check in with former NGOs and maintain relationships

    Ideal profile: Strategic, relationship-oriented, and proactive — excels in both internal coordination and external representation.

    Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per week

  • Reports to: President

    Purpose: Sets and translates the long-term academic vision into concepts and execution. Oversees the actual execution of the academic course operations.

    Responsibilities:

    • Organize and hold regular meetings with the academic team

    • Engage in long term brainstorming on how to continue developing the I DO course 

    • Help plan lecture content for the daily course execution

    • Coordinating guest lecturers (sourcing, confirming, following up, replacing last-minute cancellations)

    • Co-host lectures with the Head of Academic Development

    • Oversee the grading process of assignments and manage/ resolve potential implications

    • Help in the grading and development of assignments 

    • Be a point of contact for students

    Ideal profile: Collaborative, structured, and academically strong; enjoys working with peers to create an engaging and cohesive learning experience.

    Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (excl. grading)

  • Reports to: Head of Academics

    Purpose: Co-lecturer of the I DO course, ensures delivery of knowledge in alignment with the I DO course manual.

    Responsibilities:

    • Prepare lecture content based on the I DO course manual and in accordance with I DO’s learning goals

    • Teach the academic content in the I DO lectures with the Head of Academics

    • Interact with students by collecting feedback and being present 

    • Consult students on assignments

    • Support grading of student’s assignments

    • Engage in mid-term planning of course content (in cooperation with other academic board members)

    • Manage Student Emails incoming to IDO shared inbox and conducting attendance

    • Coordinating guest lecturers (sourcing, confirming, following up, replacing last-minute cancellations)

    Ideal Profile: Engaging communicator and facilitator who thrives on enhancing student learning and teamwork quality.

    Time commitment: 8-12 hours per week (excl. grading)

  • Reports to: Vice President

    Purpose: Reinforce the I DO Foundation brand by clearly communicating its visual identity, mission, vision, and activities to the public. Maximise exposure and visibility across both online and in-person channels, while effectively managing visual assets and content across all relevant platforms.

    Responsibilities:

    • Supervise Marketing Managers to create visual and written content for social media, events, and campaigns.

    • Plan and design content across social media channels

    • Keeping website up-to-date (e.g. changes in NGO partners) 

    • Maintain a content calendar with all marketing-related planned outputs

    • Create/ further develop the I DO brand strategy (where and how is I DO presented)

    • Leading the external communication regarding recruitment (board and cohort)

    • Distribute work and manage marketing managers 

    • Develop & support facilitation I DO community-building 

    Ideal profile: Creative, dependable, and detail-focused with strong aesthetic and storytelling skills.

    Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per week

  • Reports to: President

    Purpose: Development and maintenance of the I DO community. Management of I DO’s HR practices. 

    Responsibilities:

    • Plan and manage the whole recruitment process of both the board and students

    • Constant monitoring of student engagement and development

    • Organise I DO events for students

    • Regularly collect feedback from I DO students through survey collection together with the Academic team

    • Ensure harmony between the board and the students and act as a mediator

    • Set up board meetings and set up board socials

    • Expansion and maintenance of the I DO alumni network (LinkedIn/ WhatsApp)

    Ideal Profile: Empathetic, organised, and approachable — excels in interpersonal communication and community building.

    Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per week

Committee Positions

Below are the descriptions of the different committee positions you can apply for in 2026/2027:

  • Reports to: Head of Academics

    Purpose

    Supports the academic team in delivering high-quality lecture content, grading assignments, and conducting research to continuously improve the I DO course.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Assist in preparing lecture content and materials in line with the I DO course manual

    • Support the grading of student assignments and provide constructive feedback

    • Conduct research on relevant topics to enrich academic content

    • Help co-host or facilitate lecture sessions alongside the Head of Academic Development

    • Collect and consolidate student feedback on academic content and delivery

    • Contribute to the development and refinement of course materials and assignments

    • Support the standardisation of lecture content for future cohorts

    Time Commitment

    6-8 hours per week. May increase around grading periods and lecture preparation phases. Can be done online


  • Reports to: Head of Marketing

    Purpose

    Supports the marketing team in increasing I DO's visibility on social media and campus through content creation, design, and community engagement.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Create and design content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other relevant platforms

    • Assist in maintaining and updating the I DO website

    • Contribute to the content calendar by proposing and scheduling marketing outputs

    • Support the execution of the I DO brand strategy across channels

    • Assist in external communications related to board and cohort recruitment

    • Help maintain and grow the I DO alumni network (LinkedIn/WhatsApp)

    • Support I DO community-building activities and event promotion

    Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per week. Can be done remotely


  • Reports to: Vice President

    Purpose of Role

    Manages and guides student consulting teams in their work with NGO clients, ensuring quality delivery and a productive relationship between students and NGOs.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Manage 3-4 student consulting teams of approximately 5 students each

    • Act as the primary point of contact between assigned student teams and their respective NGOs

    • Guide students through the consulting process, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines

    • Monitor student engagement and flag potential issues to the Head of Consulting Operations

    • Support the outreach process to identify and engage new NGOs as potential clients for future cohorts

    • Escalate conflicts or misalignments between students and NGOs to the Head of Consulting Operations

    Time Commitment

    4-6 hours per week. Highly dependent on the state of NGO-student relationships and project phases. Can be done remotely


  • Reports to: Vice President

    Purpose of Role

    Contributes to the continuous improvement and growth of I DO by expanding the core product and working on strategic initiatives.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Contribute to the development and refinement of I DO's mid-term and long-term strategy

    • Support the planning and execution of I DO Volunteering initiatives for I DO members

    • Align NGOs and students on I DO Volunteering initiatives and provide support (onboarding, check-ins, resolving issues and offboarding)

    • Identify areas for improvement within I DO's operations and propose actionable solutions

    • Gather and analyse data or benchmarks to inform strategic decisions

    • Collaborate with other board members and committees to ensure strategic alignment and regular feedback collection

    • Present findings and recommendations to the Vice President and broader board

    Time Commitment: 4+ hours per week. No fixed cap; hours scale with the scope of strategic projects undertaken. Can be done remotely


Join the board & Committees

Ready to lead and create change as a student member? Apply now for a board or committee position for 2026/2027!

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