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Heleen Makkinga is an experienced communication professional currently serving as a spokesperson a.i. at Alliander since April 2023. As the owner of Pressing Matters, started in January 2016, Heleen specializes in helping communication professionals focus on media relations and crisis communication. With a robust background, previous roles include senior spokesperson positions at Heijmans, Sociale Verzekeringsbank, Vattenfall, and PostNL, along with experience as a senior press officer at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and as a press officer at OLVG. Educational qualifications encompass a master’s degree in Ancient History from the University of Amsterdam and various certifications in corporate communications and body language.