MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

This report serves as a summary of the term that started on February 1st 2022 and ended on January 31st 2023.

Last year, our team was excited to finally operate without any restrictions and strive to reach our pre-pandemic operations. However, we soon realized that the pandemic had brought some permanent changes, such as hybrid working and online events. This meant we had to adapt and upgrade our mailing, event planning, and online promotion strategies. Though starting events again after a 2-year pandemic was challenging, we worked hard to optimize them back to prepandemic standards

As Executive Board, I am proud of the innovative ways we worked and structured our LC. We focused on membership and the new generation of youth, which allowed us to create higher engagement and improvement of overall membership while also allowing us to grow through creativity and innovation We reintroduced positions as University Relations Manager and International Relations Manager which has helped us reestablish valuable relationships with key stakeholders.

Being the President of AIESEC UAntwerp has been an incredible journey filled with growth, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. One of the most rewarding aspects of my role has been witnessing the growth and development of our members. It's been amazing to see how our events, conferences, and leadership development programs have enabled our members to acquire new skills, build relationships, and explore diverse perspectives

Overall, I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and I want to express my gratitude to my team and members of AIESEC in UAntwerp. Without their hard work and dedication, our achievements would not have been possible. I am excited to see the future generation continue to strive for excellence and contribute to the growth of AIESEC in UAntwerp.

Olivia Ponsioen Ponsioen Local Committee President Local President