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The Rainbow Salute Foundation is proud to introduce its Board — a group of dedicated individuals who bring a remarkable depth of experience to our young organisation.

Our board members serve on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation for their work. They provide strategic oversight and governance, enabling the wider team of volunteers to carry out the foundation’s mission with care and impact.

Carlo van Munster Foundation Chair

Carlo is council member on the Amsterdam City Council, representing his party ‘Green Left’ (GroenLinks). In his spare time, he sings, acts, and serves as chair on the board of 3 theatre groups.

Carlo has a strong urge to stand up for justice & equality and always speaks out for human rights. As a strong ally to the communities the Rainbow Salute Foundation is serving, Carlo did not hesitate a second upon hearing about the initiative, and pledged his support and abilities to the success of the Rainbow Salute Foundation.

Marianne Troostwijk-Nap Secretary

Eric Klaver Initiator | Treasurer

Eric has been involved in various volunteer roles before initiating the Rainbow Salute Foundation and Initiative. In the early ’90s, Eric was on the organising committee of the first and second Walk for Life in Amsterdam, the sponsor walk for the fight against Aids. In 2018 and in 2022 Eric volunteered at the Aids conferences of the International Aids Society (IAS), respectively in Amsterdam and Montreal. Eric intends to volunteer again at the AIDS2024 conference in München, Germany. In 2013, Eric with a friend initiated PRIDE66 (initially GAY66), the rainbow network of the Dutch political party D66 (social democrats) and chaired that organisation for 10 years. In this role, Eric was involved with the organisation of boats for Amsterdam Pride, first for D66, later for the combined political parties, under the slogan ‘Unity for the Community’. Stepping down as chair of PRIDE66 in August 2023, Eric started the Rainbow Salute Initiative, supported by the foundation.

Suzanne Kampschuur Board Member

Suzanne is a passionate advocate for equality for all. Knowing the enormous positive impact support and empowerment can have on a person, Suzanne was more than happy to support Eric and his initiative the Rainbow Salute Foundation. With her vast experience as a director in the cultural scene of Amsterdam and now leading thé culture club of Amsterdam ‘De Kring’, she is a welcome and more than capable ally to the cause and to the board of the Rainbow Salute Foundation.