Neeltje Pavicic, Project Manager at Municipality of Amsterdam
- Aiming to assist in sensitive situations, like domestic violence, while ensuring privacy and safe handling of data.
- Tailored for dementia patients of Moroccan descent, considering cultural relevance.
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Empowering Marginalized Groups with Tech Innovation: A Conversation with Neeltje Pavicic
Welcome to the latest episode of TBCY, where we delve into the intersection of technology, innovation, and social impact. In this episode, host AG sits down with Neeltje Pavicic, a dynamic Project Manager from the Department of Innovation at the Municipality of Amsterdam. Neeltje’s role focuses on managing projects designed to develop and scale tech solutions that benefit marginalized groups, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
From Scholarships to Global Perspectives
Neeltje’s journey began with a life-changing scholarship at 16 from United World College (UWC), an international school that fosters cross-cultural understanding. This paradigm-shifting experience cultivated her global outlook, meticulously weaving it into her professional life years later. Initially, she pursued media philosophy, sociology, and graduated in film and television at the University of Amsterdam. Neeltje’s early career saw her wearing multiple hats—from an information analyst at ING Bank to a video production company founder focusing on social impact projects.
Bridging IT Consulting with Social Good
Transitioning to an IT consultancy firm, Neeltje found a unique intersection where tech meets societal benefit. Her work with municipalities and NGOs further honed her skills, leading her into her current role at the Municipality of Amsterdam’s Department of Innovation.
Leading the Way in Tech Solutions
Neeltje currently manages the European project “Comminicity,” part of Horizon Europe, which aims to develop tech solutions for marginalized groups. The project’s inclusivity doesn’t hinge on predefined groups; it spans demographics from the hearing impaired, youths with criminal records, migrants, to the elderly. At the heart of her initiative is the “community city” approach, fostering collaboration right from the grassroots.
Ethical Considerations and Privacy Concerns
A significant aspect of Neeltje’s leadership in innovation is her advocacy for ethical considerations and privacy concerns within tech solutions. The City of Amsterdam maintains an open registry of algorithms used in public services, a practice lauded for transparency and now emulated across the Netherlands and possibly influencing global norms.
Projects Making a Difference
Neeltje highlights numerous pilot projects under her wing:
- AI Interpreter App:
Aiming to assist in sensitive situations, like domestic violence, while ensuring privacy and safe handling of data. - Memory Training Tool:
Tailored for dementia patients of Moroccan descent, considering cultural relevance. - Homeless Communication Platform:
Facilitating connection between volunteers and homeless individuals without relying on phones. - Personalized AI Calendar:
Designed by University of Utrecht students with autism to help manage schedules and prevent information overload.
Challenges and Path Forward
Despite the pilot project’s success, scaling and securing funding for these initiatives remains a formidable challenge. Neeltje looks to potential partnerships with corporations and foundations, including Microsoft, Google, IBM, and UN programs, to sustain and expand these transformative solutions.
Vision for the Future
As the project eyes completion in 2025, Neeltje emphasizes the significance of effective communication and collaboration to amplify tech innovations’ reach. Future endeavors include creating documentaries or TED talks to showcase the tangible impacts of these solutions and ensure they benefit the communities in need.
Conclusion
Neeltje Pavicic’s innovative work in Amsterdam’s Department of Innovation stands as a testament to the power of technology in addressing social inequities. Her unwavering commitment to co-creating solutions with target beneficiaries, ethical tech use, and global collaboration illustrates a vision where technology serves as a bridge to inclusion and justice.
Tune into this insightful episode of TBCY to learn more about how Neeltje Pavicic is driving change and hear her energizing perspectives on leveraging technology for societal good.
Learn more about the ongoing projects and get involved by visiting the project’s website (specific URL to be provided soon). Stay tuned for more episodes bringing you powerful stories of innovation making a real difference.
In this insightful episode of TBCY, our host AG engages in a conversation with Neeltje Pavicic, a project manager from the Department of Innovation at the Municipality of Amsterdam. Neeltje shares her journey, her passion for inclusive tech solutions, and her current projects aimed at improving the lives of marginalized communities.
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- Aiming to assist in sensitive situations, like domestic violence, while ensuring privacy and safe handling of data.
- Tailored for dementia patients of Moroccan descent, considering cultural relevance.
- Facilitating connection between volunteers and homeless individuals without relying on phones.
- Designed by University of Utrecht students with autism to help manage schedules and prevent information overload.
