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Re: Jolanda van Wijk
Date: June 20, 2015
I highly recommend Jolanda van Wijk with whom I have worked for several years through
International Cities of Peace. Jolanda not only has corporate experience, working for IBM for
fifteen years, but she also is an entrepreneur with a successful business in conflict resolution.
Her background in sales, marketing and business administration combined with her study and
experience in mediation provide her with a broad skill base for working in the international
arena. Yet it is her courage and empathy that offer friends, colleagues and clients a refreshing
and spiritual approach to life and work. As a facilitator in Restorative Circles, Jolanda provides
personal and career support that can lead to prosperity and higher quality of life for those that
are privileged to know and work with her.
Jolanda’s work as a facilitator for Netherlands city of peace organization began in The Hague
but continues around her country and the world. She is an inspiration and tireless advocate for
peacemakers in Europe and Africa in particular.
International Cities of Peace, a U.S.-based organization with global concerns and reach, is in full
support of the project. As an Association with over 100 cities of peace, we understand how
ways of promoting and teaching peace is essential to local and global peace efforts.
Jolanda van Wijk serves as a member global advisory council of leaders of International Cities of
Peace. I therefore recommend her for any higher learning and engagement in conflict, peace and
security.
Sincerely and with respect,
J. Fred Arment
Executive Director