Gerie Smit

Gerie Smit is an experienced speaker, writer, and communications professional with a background that spans various roles in media and education. Since January 2015, Gerie has served as a speaker at Speakers Academy®, sharing personal experiences as a survivor of the 2001 Volendam New Year's fire through the book "Nieuwe Handen." Gerie has also worked as a writer for Overamstel Uitgevers and a barmaid at Cocktailbar & Drinkz Volendam, while contributing to NH Nieuws as a freelance editor. Additional roles include communications and PR responsibilities for Sea Ranger Service, columnist for Zeilhelden, and press spokesperson for Clean2Antarctica. Gerie's media experience includes editing and directing at NH (formerly rtvnh) and working as a language consultant for Family Affair Films BV. Gerie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Editing from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and a certificate in Small Sailing from Enkhuizer Zeevaartschool.