In this episode of Revolutionary Women, host Tess Silverman speaks with Charlotte Kemmeren, a social work educator and researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences whose work focuses on community building, social justice education, and inclusive learning environments. Charlotte works closely with students to create spaces where diverse voices can be heard, difficult topics can be explored, and meaningful dialogue can take place.
Growing up in the Netherlands, Charlotte became aware of inequality at a young age. That awareness later shaped her academic path in anthropology and urban geography and eventually led her to teaching and community-centered work in higher education.
In this conversation, Charlotte reflects on the importance of creating spaces where students can speak openly about identity, justice, and social change. She also shares insights from her work with the SESI Community Center, a student-led initiative that amplifies underrepresented perspectives and encourages dialogue around intersectionality and social impact.
Charlotte Kemmeren is a teacher in Social Work and a researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. She is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments in which students and teachers can share diverse perspectives and engage in critical reflection. While she recognizes that a fully just society may be unattainable, she believes that education and communities that amplify multiple voices can create hope and meaningful opportunities. In her teaching, Charlotte addresses themes such as urban inequality and solidarity. Previously, she spent five years as project manager of the SESI Community Center, an intersectional platform for student engagement where students took the lead in developing programs that claimed institutional space for underexposed topics.
To learn more about Charlotte Kemmeren and SESI:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-kemmeren-6b7882106/
IG: @sesicommunitycenter
Key Topics in This Episode
• Community building and social justice education
• Inclusive learning environments in higher education
• Youth engagement and student leadership
• Creating space for underrepresented voices
• The role of educators in supporting diverse perspectives
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