Staff
Looking for support or info? Contact one of our staff members directly, or use derinck@vgc.be if you don't know who to contact.
Sofie Decorte
Manager of the center
- You can contact Sofie with questions regarding content, cooperation and official matters.
- Answers your questions in Dutch, French and English.
sofie.decorte@vgc.be
0490 47 64 12
Toon Minnen
Social-cultural worker
- You can approach Toon with your questions, suggestions and ideas for various projects. He feels in his element when he gets to work with associations and local residents.
- Answers your questions in Dutch, English and French.
Irma Somanza
Communication
- Irma takes care of our communication to the finest detail, if you send a message via Facebook or Instagram, she will be the one to answer your question!
- Answers your questions in Dutch, English and French.
- Works on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Lau ten Zeldam
Social-cultural worker
- Lau is the creative force behind Culture Resto and the annual poetry expo. Besides that, they and Toon organize “Let's talk about” and the space for artists. Lau loves to experiment with new forms and likes to question the status quo in the process.
- Answers your questions in Dutch, French and English.
- Works on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
lau.tenzeldam@vgc.be
0490 678161
Anna Franco
Social-cultural worker
- Anna provides the program for young and old. Together with colleague An she is responsible for the proper functioning of SchoolpodiumZuid.
- Answers your questions in Dutch and English.
Fadwa Zerouali
Reception and administration assistant
- Fadwa can answer all your questions about how the center works. She will be happy to help you create a Paspartoe card or register for one of our activities. Fadwa is also the contact person for all your questions about space rental.
- Answers your questions in Dutch, English, French.
- Works from Monday to Friday.
fadwa.zerouali@vgc.be
02 524 32 35
Katleen Vanderstraeten
Reception and administration assistant
- Katleen answers your questions regarding registration, Paspartoe and manages our general mailbox. She is also responsible for the administration of our school program.
- Answers your questions in Dutch, French and English.
- Katleen works on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
katleen.vanderstraeten@vgc.be
02 524 32 35
Sanna El Kbiach
Reception and administration assistant
- Sanna will help you with questions about payments and invoices, but will also help you with registrations at the reception desk.
- Answers your questions in Dutch and French.
- Works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
facturen.derinck@vgc.be
02 524 32 35
An Vandevelde
Responsible schoolpodium South
- An gathers theater, dance, music and film performances as well as education for fun during school hours.
- You can contact An with questions about SchoolpodiumZuid.
Sulieman Shmakhi
Technical team
- Sulieman sets up spaces, maintains the building and provides technical support for activities.
sulieman.shmakhi@vgc.be
02 524 32 35
Madioula Tounkara - Ariane Ermgodts
Cleaning team
Together, Madioula and Ariane make sure our rooms look neat and the coffee and tea are ready in time for meetings and activities.
Assimi Sylla
Concierge
- You can rely on Assimi if you are organizing an activity in our center before or after the reception's opening hours. He opens and closes the doors with a smile.