GMD Student Board

The student board functions as the intermediary between GMD students and staff in a sounding capacity as well as a platform to organize events and outreach activities in close interaction with the LDE centre GMD.

Who are we?

Meet the GMD Student Board 24-25. We are a group of motivated students from various backgrounds, creating an international basis representing our programme's students. We aim to bridge the students' interests to the GMD Board and enable sustainable communication that fosters the quality of this programme. By organising social and academic opportunities to develop and network, we want to create a GMD community among the students and encourage long-lasting, valuable contacts. 

GMD SB 24-25

Emilia: I am Emilia, a 23-year-old law student from Germany, and I am passionate about becoming a lawyer in migration law after finishing my studies. In the student board, I look forward to working with the other students to create a strong student community in the GMD programme. Outside of the board you will find me either crocheting or reading a book.

Maud: Hello, my name is Maud Stragier, and I am a 23-year-old Belgian national. I am now in my second year of this Master in the PA track. I joined the GMD student board because I thought it would be a good way to invest myself more fully into this Master, and with more time and experience to give to the students! You can find me on the volleyball court or enjoying a ray of sunshine in the park or on a terrace during my free time. 

Tommaso: Hi! My name is Tommaso Ciocca; I am 22 years old and from Italy. After completing my bachelor's in International Justice at Leiden, I chose the GMD law track as I am very interested and passionate about the migration aspect of EU law!  On the student board, I am sharing the role of social media coordinator and treasurer. I enjoy going on walks in the park near my house in The Hague and love sharing a beer with friends at a bar.

Andrine: Hello, my name is Andrine Aam Strand, and I am 23 years old from Norway. I hold a degree in Political Science from the University of Oslo. I chose the GMD program because it aligns closely with my interests. In just two months, I have already deepened my academic knowledge and skills. I also enjoy getting to know the city of Rotterdam by bike. Besides studying, I spend time in the gym or reading a book on a bench. 

Gyon: Hello, my name is Gyon Lagrand. I am 25 years old and from the Netherlands. After completing my bachelor's in History, I chose the Master GMD. I am interested in  Migration and politics and have aspirations to work in this field. I joined the student board to get the most out of my Master's. Besides studying, I love making music or spending time with my friends.

Timon: My name is Timon; I am 28 years old and from Germany. I have been working in the migration field for a few years and chose to pursue my masters degree finally. So far, I am thrilled to be surrounded by many like-minded people who are interested in migration. As one of the confidentiality persons, I hope to contribute to a better understanding between students and teachers and resolve possible problems.  


Alina: My name is Alina Akhtar. I am Pakistani/German, and I am 23 years old. I love singing, dancing and expressing myself creatively, which is why I decided to take up the role of social media coordinator. I am passionate about working with migrants and refugees on a personal level. Before GMD, I earned a bachelor's degree in international studies at Leiden University, specialising in Europe. As a member of the new board, I hope to meet as many GMD students as possible to create some unforgettable memories together!

Victoria: Hey! My name is Victoria, I am Venezuelan, 22 years old, and I am following the Public Administration track in the GMD master. I did my bachelor's in international studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. I am looking forward to becoming part of the student board to create a comfortable community for students throughout our studies. Outside of the board, you can find me in a dance class or reading books!

Daniel: Hi, I'm Dani! I'm 23 and I come from Spain. I love connecting with people and learning from conversations. That is why joining the Student Board felt like a natural choice. I'm excited to help organise events that bring students together. I will also be the Student Ambassador for the Master's starting in January. Outside of academics, I enjoy learning Arabic and travelling with friends!

Rachna: My name is Rachna, and I'm from India. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Governance of Migration and Diversity, specialising in the Development Studies track, at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS). My academic focus is on understanding migration dynamics, diversity governance, and development issues at both local and global scales.