She studied media studies and documentary production at the University of Amsterdam and CUNY Hunter College. Previously, she wrote for Dutch newspapers NRC Handelsblad and Het Parool, where she covered multiculturalism, gender, art and subcultures. She also made appearances on Dutch television shows AT5 and Pauw & Witteman to discuss diversity and inclusion in western media. She can be reached at jkl2177@columbia.edu.