Katelijne Schiltz

Participation & policy expert

Katelijne obtained her degree in social-cultural work at the Arteveldehogeschool in 2008, followed by a postgraduate degree in development cooperation. After an instructive period in Senegal, she started her career in social-cultural adult work. As a volunteer coach at VELT and later at UNIZO, she strengthened her coaching skills and deepened her knowledge in sustainable development and entrepreneurship.

In 2017, she returned to school, combined with a position as a coach of vulnerable jobseekers. In 2021, she obtained her master’s degree in environmental sociology at the University of Antwerp, with high distinction on her master’s thesis on climate justice.

Since February 2022, Katelijne has strengthened the Transition Stories team. With her practical experience in participation, working with vulnerable groups and her solid research foundation as a social scientist, she focuses mainly on research and participation projects with a social slant. She also works on the development of our training offer.

Katelijne has always been active in association life. Her strong ties with civil society provide valuable connections, which allow her to build bridges and foster collaborations between government, civil society, private sector and citizens.