Elise is a Student Assistant in the Executive Education team, providing support on a variety of projects. She has a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges from Leiden University College and a bachelor's degree in Law from Leiden Law School. She has experience working as an intern for the Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations and for the Dutch Council for Refugees. Her areas of interest include international law, human rights, and international relations, which she continues to study at the Hertie School as part of the Master of International Affairs programme.